A one-day Yuva Sammelan (Youth Convention) was organised by Ramakrishna Math, Dakshineshwar on 11 October 2026. A total of 133 persons took part: 93 youth delegates and 40 volunteers. All expenses, including meals and hospitality, were borne by the Math, and no fee or other charge was collected from any participant.
Participation
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Youth delegates | 93 |
| Volunteers | 40 |
| Total | 133 |
First Session
Registration and breakfast were held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The inaugural session began at 10:00 a.m. with Vedic chanting and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, led by Sri Shaurya Chowdhury, Sri Swarnadeep Sil and Sri Ayan Bakshi.
The inaugural song was presented by Swami Jnanendrananda of Ramakrishna Math, Halasuru, Bengaluru. Swami Ishavratananda, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Dakshineshwar, welcomed the guests with flower bouquets. The Swadesh Mantra was then recited by Sri Subhadeep Kundu. The welcome address was delivered by Swami Ishavratananda from 10:20 to 10:45 a.m.
A recitation by Ms Aditi Das, a student delegate, was followed by a guided meditation session conducted by Swami Ramapriyananda of Ramakrishna Math, Dakshineshwar.
From 11:00 to 11:15 a.m., three youth delegates made short presentations:
| Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|
| Sri Ashesh Sinha | Narendranath at Dakshineswar and Shivajnane Jivaseva |
| Ms Sayari Goswami | Self-respect and its role in youth life |
| Ms Priyanka Saha | Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts on youth |
Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur, addressed the gathering from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. A song by Sri Adreya Sarkar, a student delegate, followed. Swami Devarajananda, Joint Convener, Central Committee of the Yuva Parishad, Belur Math, delivered an address from 11:50 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. on the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s ideals to the lives and aspirations of young people. The morning session concluded with a song by Ms Soumi Sarkar.
Lunch
Lunch prasad was served from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Maa Bhavatarini Sadavrata campus.
Second Session
The afternoon session commenced at 1:45 p.m. with a song by a youth delegate. Swami Ramapriyananda of Ramakrishna Math, Dakshineshwar, participated in the programme from 2:00 to 2:10 p.m. Dr. Adrija Chowdhury, Professor, Barasat Government College, spoke from 2:10 to 2:40 p.m. on Swami Vivekananda’s vision of modern education, with reference to values and character-building. Ms Madhushree Bakshi, nutritionist and fitness trainer, addressed the delegates from 2:40 to 3:10 p.m. on health and physical well-being. Swami Ramanamananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Katihar, addressed the gathering from 3:10 to 3:30 p.m.
A question-and-answer session was held from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. A quiz based on the topics discussed during the convention, with the presentation of prizes, followed from 4:00 to 4:20 p.m. The vote of thanks was given by Sri Prasanta Chowdhury, Convenor, Ramakrishna Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad, North 24 Parganas.
The programme ended with a closing song and a group photograph. At 4:30 p.m., the delegates proceeded to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple for the darshan of Maa Bhavatarini.
Programme Schedule
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Registration and breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m. | Inaugural session: Vedic chanting, lamp lighting, inaugural song, welcome with bouquets, Swadesh Mantra |
| 10:20 – 10:45 a.m. | Welcome address |
| 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Recitation; guided meditation |
| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Presentations by youth delegates |
| 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Address, Swami Mahaprajnananda |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | Address, Swami Devarajananda |
| 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch prasad |
| 1:45 p.m. | Second session begins |
| 2:00 – 2:10 p.m. | Participation, Swami Ramapriyananda |
| 2:10 – 2:40 p.m. | Talk, Dr. Adrija Chowdhury |
| 2:40 – 3:10 p.m. | Talk, Ms Madhushree Bakshi |
| 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. | Address, Swami Ramanamananda |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Question-and-answer session |
| 4:00 – 4:20 p.m. | Quiz and prize presentation; vote of thanks |
| 4:30 p.m. | Darshan of Maa Bhavatarini, Dakshineswar Kali Temple |
