To commemorate the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago address on September 11, Ramakrishna Math, Thanjavur, organized a three-day character and cultural training program for the students of Little Scholars Higher Secondary School. The program aimed to foster well-rounded individuals by cultivating physical, mental, and intellectual strength in young learners.
A total of 200 students participated in the program. As a token of appreciation, each student received a laminated picture of Swami Vivekananda and a book containing his inspiring teachings.
Additional Programs
The Ramakrishna Math also organized several other events to celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s legacy:
- College Lectures: On September 18, Sri. Stalin Gunasekaran, a renowned speaker, inspired 500 students at Kundavai Naachiyaar College in Thanjavur with a talk on good character.
- School Programs: On September 20, over 380 students and teachers in Sivagangai District, near Thanjavur, learned about careers and Swami Vivekananda’s message from Sri. Selvamuthukumar.
- Melur Workshop: On September 21, a workshop on self-confidence based on Swami Vivekananda’s teachings helped 555 students and teachers in Melur, near Madurai. The workshop featured special addresses by Swami Vimurtananda and Professor Dr. Krishnaveni.
- Pillaiyarpatti Workshop: On September 25, Marudupandiyar Educational Institutions hosted a morning event attended by 180 students. In the evening, a similar event was held for students and professors of NIFTEM, with 160 participants. Dr. Mathangi delivered the keynote address at both events. Swami Vimurtananda conducted a guided meditation for the youth, and a short clip from the movie on Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago address was shown. All attendees received laminated pictures of Swami Vivekananda and the Chicago address books.
- Swachh Bharat Event: On September 27, Marudupandiyar Group of Institutions organized a special event at our village center as part of the Swachh Bharat initiative. The event featured a lecture by Sri. Siddhar Ayya, an expert in organic farming and naturopathy. Students also participated in an awareness walk at Sri Saradhavanam and offered prayers at the Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna temple.
All participants in these events received a picture of Swami Vivekananda and a book with his teachings.