The Brahmapur branch of the RSS celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in the premises of Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir at Ramahari Nagar here on Wednesday. Known as “Prabudha Sammilani”, it was attended by a large number of intellectuals.
Earlier, a seminar was held on “Swami Vivekananda, National Reconstruction and Sangh” in which All India RSS Boudhik chief V Vagaya joined as the chief speaker. He said Vivekananda has been considered as the icon and symbol of Hindu culture right from the Vedic age till date.
He spoke how intellectual acumen and cultural intellect brought Swami Vivekananda recognition throughout the globe. The Swami’s message still holds good in the 21st century in establishing peace and harmony in the world, he said. “If we carry forward the messages of Swami Vivekananda, India will certainly be recognised as an ideal nation in the entire world,” Vagaya added.
Dr Banamali Panigrahi was the chief guest on the occasion. RSS district convenor Dr Prabhakar Sahu and city coordinator Dr Prasant Kumar Pati were present while chief of Swami Vivekananda Sraddha Satee Samaroah Samitee Sekhar Padhi coordinated the function. Among others, the former Assembly Deputy Speaker Rama Chandra Panda joined the celebration as a guest.