The 133rd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic Address at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago, September 1893, was observed at Ramakrishna Mission, Kadapa over two days — 11 and 12 September 2026 — as part of Universal Brotherhood Day celebrations. Two dedicated programmes were organised: a Youth Convention for College Students on 11 September, and a Value Education Workshop for Teachers on 12 September.
Youth Convention for College Students — 11 September 2026
A Youth Convention was organised on 11 September 2026 for college students from in and around Kadapa. 285 students from 10 colleges participated in the programme.
The proceedings commenced with Bhajans rendered by Swami Sankarshanananda and students of the Balakashrama. Smt. MC Jayalakshmi, Headmistress, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidya Niketan High School, Kadapa, delivered the welcome address. Swami Anupamananda presented the background and lasting impact of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago Address. Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago Address was subsequently presented by students in both Telugu and English, and participating youths also shared their personal reflections.
Ms. CH Jyothi, Principal, Government Polytechnic College for Women, Kadapa, served as Chief Guest. She urged the youth to imbibe Swami Vivekananda’s values of self-discipline, self-confidence, perseverance, service, and patriotism, and encouraged them to make Swami Vivekananda their role model in realising their life’s aspirations.
The following served as main speakers:
| Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Swami Yadunathananda | Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Chennai |
| Prof. Kovvuru Rama Subba Reddy | Head, Dept. of Sports, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa |
| Sri J. Gangadhar | Vice President, Rayalaseema RVBPP Yuva Parishat |
Swami Divyadharmananda proposed the vote of thanks. All participating students received literature of Swami Vivekananda and participation certificates. Lunch prasad was provided to all participants.
Value Education Workshop for Teachers — 12 September 2026
A Value Education Workshop for Teachers was conducted on 12 September 2026. 130 working teachers from various schools and colleges in and around Kadapa attended the workshop.
Dr. Veera Sudarshana Reddy, Principal, SV College of Engineering, Kadapa, served as Chief Guest. He underscored the exemplary role of a teacher, observing that students are shaped by the conduct, speech, and actions of those who teach them, and that this places a special responsibility upon the teaching community. He also noted that Swami Vivekananda’s ideals of Man-Making and Character-Building Education remain deeply relevant in the present day.
The following resource persons delivered sessions:
| Resource Person | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Swami Yadunathananda | Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Chennai |
| Sri Bhaskar Varma | Mr. V. Institute, Kadapa |
| Dr. P. Murali Krishna | Former Principal, SV Ayurveda College, Tirupati |
| Sri J. Adinarayana | Senior Teacher, Kadiri |
Sri B. Sivaram Reddy, Retired Hindi Lecturer, delivered the welcome address. Swami Anupamananda delivered the introductory talk, and Swami Divyadharmananda proposed the vote of thanks. Participation certificates were awarded to all attending teachers. Lunch, tea, and literature were provided to all 130 participants.
