Vibrant celebrations marked Yuva Mahotsava in the state capital on Sunday, as thousands of youth participated in inspiring events, from grand Rangolis to energetic rallies, honouring Swami Vivekananda's ideals and youth power.
An 18,000 square feet 3D Rangoli at Shaurya Smarak—featuring images of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was the centrepiece of the celebrations. City schools and colleges also joined the festivities by organising a host of events.
Scores of people participated in a rally organised by Brahma Kumaris Sukh Shanti Bhavan at Neelbad. Rallyists raised slogans as the march passed through various localities in the Neelbad area.
In her address, Neeta Didi, Director of Sukh Shanti Bhavan, reminded participants of the important role of youth in bringing social change. She exhorted youngsters to invest in creative pursuits and overcome destructive tendencies.
Siddh Bhau—a spiritual leader of the Sindhi community—visited the Kewalram Chanrai Public School and Kala Lakshmandas Vensimal Ganwani Foundation School, where he encouraged students to draw inspiration from the life of Swami Vivekananda. He urged students to set goals and work consistently towards achieving them.
At Navnidh Hasomal Lakhani Public School, students and teachers celebrated the occasion with reverence and enthusiasm. Teachers told students to inculcate yoga as a part of their daily routine while encouraging them to dream big and work diligently towards achieving their goals.
A youth festival was held to mark the occasion at Mithi Gobindram Public School, with students and teachers participating in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). Teachers highlighted the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and sought to inspire the scholars to adopt his teachings as a way of life.
The Youth Festival 2025, held at Mansarovar Global University, featured live performances by renowned solo performer and songwriter Rahgir.
Celebrations at the institute included a storytelling session by renowned writer and storyteller Divya Prakash Dubey, folk songs by Kaluram Bamaniya.
