Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Vallioor (VKV-Vallioor), conducted Anna Puja on 4th July 2025 with great devotion and enthusiasm. The program was held at the school premises under the guidance of the Correspondent, Shri S.K. Subramanian ji, and the Principal, Smt. Esakkiammal @ Devi. A total of 857 students took part in the Puja.
The event commenced at 11:00 a.m. with a soulful prayer song by the students, setting a serene spiritual tone. A beautifully arranged rice heap, with the murti of Devi Annapoorani atop, was decorated with devotion by students and teachers. The celebration included devotional songs in praise of Devi Annapoorani and a choral performance in remembrance of Swami Vivekananda, as the day also marked his Mahasamadhi Diwas. Shri M. Bharathi Raja addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of Anna Puja and Swami Vivekananda’s message on selfless service and gratitude. Arati was performed by Shri S.K. Subramanian, Special Guest Mr. S. Sudhir Kandhan, Ex-President of Rotary Club – Vallioor Central, and the Principal. The devotional ambience, with incense and bhajans, created a divine atmosphere. The celebration concluded with the Kendra Prarthana, with wholehearted participation by all, making it a memorable and spiritually uplifting occasion.
