A state level symposium on the occasion of 150th Birthday celebration of Swami Vivekananda was held at National Pre University College. Organized by the Swami Vivekananda Samskrithika Kendra, the symposium was inaugurated by Swami Jagadathmanandji Maharaj, President, Shri Ramakrishna Sharadashrama, Ponnampete.
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As a precursor to the symposium grand procession consisting various tableaus and cultural shows stole the limelight.
Symposium started with the prayer by college students, followed by the traditional welcome by B.Shrinivas Shettigar, Hon. President, Swami Vivekanada Samskrathika Kendra, Barkur. B. Rajashekara Hebbar, Principal, Smt. Rukmini Shedthi Memorial, National Government First Grade College Barkur, addressed the gathering and explained the necessity of such symposium. Swami Yogeshwaranandji Maharaj, blessed the occasion and the participants of the symposium.
Inaugural function was presided over by D.Manjunathayya, K.A.S, COO, Udupi Taluk Panchayath. B. Sitharam Tholpadithaya and Dr.Ramadas Ganiga were the chief guests. B.Ashok C. Poojary, Yoga Convener for Udupi District proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was aptly conducted by B.Sudhakr Rao and Ram Bhatt Sajangadde.