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Youth Convention: Kalyani, June 2024

Ramakrishna Mission, Kalyani, West Bengal


Ramakrishna Mission, Kalyani organized a Youth Convention on 11 June 2024 in association with University of Kalyani at Vidyasagar Hall (KU).

Inauguration 

  • Traditional lamp-lighting ceremony with Vedic chants by Vivek Anusheelan students
  • Floral offering to Swami Nityayogananda, Acharya, Probationer Brahmachari Training Centre, Belur Math
  • Welcome address by Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Kalyani
  • Presentation of mementos to dignitaries by University of Kalyani authorities
  • Keynote Address by Prof. Amalendu Bhunia, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kalyani (Topic: Swami Vivekananda’s Contribution to Nation Building)

Themed Sessions

  • Session 1: Swami Vivekananda’s Scientific Ideas (Swami Nityayogananda, Acharya, Probationer Brahmachari Training Centre, Belur Math)
    • Discussion on Swami Vivekananda’s views on science with references to Upanishads and other philosophies
  • Session 2: The Glorious Story of Ancient India (Br. Rajib, Ramakrishna Mission, Kalyani)
    • Visually-supported presentation highlighting documented scientific advancements in ancient India
    • Screening of documentary film “Marutsakha” on ancient Indian aeronautics
  • Open house discussions following both sessions

Concluding Ceremony

  • Refreshments for participants
  • Vote of thanks
  • Peace chanting

Media Coverage

  • Short documentary on the program telecasted by DD Bangla at 10:00 PM


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