Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Madurai Branch, Ramar Vistar, celebrated Gurupurnima with reverence and enthusiasm at the Kendra Karyalaya in TVS Nagar on Sunday, 13th July 2025. The programme commenced at 5:30 PM, drawing the presence of 33 participants including Karyakartas, donors, patrons, subscribers, and regular attendees of Yoga Varga and Samskar Varga.
The evening began with a soulful 20-minute bhajan session led by Kendra Karyakarthas Shri Suresh Anna and Shri Dhyanesh Anna. The melodious devotion set a serene tone for the proceedings. This was followed by a warm welcome address by Shri Anand Anna, who elaborated on the significance and spiritual depth of Gurupurnima and its relevance in the mission of Vivekananda Kendra.
Adding to the spiritual ambience, students of Anandalaya presented an evocative skit depicting Swami Vivekananda’s profound devotion to his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Their performance was a touching tribute that highlighted the essence of Guru Bhakti in action.
The highlight of the evening was the special address delivered by Shri Dr.C.S. Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Thiruparankundram. Introduced by Shri Suresh Anna, Shri Senthil Kumar based his address on the letter shared by Mananeeya Kum. Nivedita Didi, All-India Vice President of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, prepared specially for Guru Purnima 2025.
In an engaging and interactive session, Shri Senthil Kumar delved into the profound idea of Omkara as the Guru of Vivekananda Kendra. He spoke about the non-sectarian, all-encompassing spiritual vision of Swami Vivekananda, particularly his concept of a Universal Temple—a place with no specific deity but united by the symbol “ॐ” (Om), representing the ultimate spiritual principle beyond all divisions.
He further elaborated on Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade’s vision of Vivekananda Kendra as the confluence of multifarious spiritual forces from across India, all working together for the rejuvenation and upliftment of the nation. It was in this spirit that ॐ was chosen as the Guru of the Kendra—timeless, universal, and inclusive.
The program concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Shri Saravanakumar Anna. All participants then performed Pushparpanam (floral offering) to Omkar, symbolising their reverence to the eternal guru. The celebration concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra.
