Universal Brotherhood Day was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati on the 11th of September 2023

The Universal Brotherhood Day was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati on the 11th of September 2023. The programme started with the Pushpanjali followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Hon’ble Chief Guest, Sri Swmdwn Swargiary, Sub Inspector, Khatkhati Police Station, accompanied by the Hon’ble Resource Person, Sri Vinay Shanker Laorachhiya, the Principal, Discovery Senior Secondary School, Bokajan and Sri Subash Kr. Verma, the Principal of the Vidyalaya. It was followed by the chanting of the holy Omkara thrice and the Mangalacharan by the teachers of the Vidyalaya.  The Welcome Song titled ‘Bhuvana Mandaley’ was sung by the teachers of the Vidyalaya and the Chief Guest as well as the Resource Person of the Programme were welcomed by a Phulam Gamocha each, Swamiji’s Photos and some valuable books. After that, the Welcome Speech as well as the Kendra Parichay was delivered by the Principal of the Vidyalaya. Thereafter, the Chief Guest delivered his valuable speech with reference to an inspiring story meant for the children. There were miscellaneous cultural programmes based on the various tribes and communities of the North East and that of Gujarat. A special programme on the demonstration of various steps of yoga was presented by our students being guided by Kumari Neelu Karishma Das, Ph.D. Scholar and a Yoga Instructor, VK HARI ILC Project.

Master Sarbon Thapa (Class-V) and Master Ashish Chetry (Class-VI), presented the Chicago Speech (on the stage), being delivered by Swami Vivekananda (on the 11th of September 1893 at Chicago, America). Sri Vinay Shanker Laorachhiya, the Resource Person of the programme delivered his speech on the Significance of the Day. Specifically, he focused on the ‘Value of Brotherhood’ that Swami Vivekananda had mentioned in his various speeches.

The overall programme was successful because of the active participation and wholehearted involvement of each and every student and teaching and non-teaching staff member of the Vidyalaya. In the Vote of Thanks, Kumari Sandigdha Deb, an Asst. Teacher, expressed her gratitude towards the Hon’ble Chief Guest and the Resource Person for their valuable presence and wholehearted support in making the programme successful. She also expressed her gratitude, on behalf of the Vidyalaya Parivar, towards all staff members, parents, guardians, well-wishers as well all the Kendra karyakarta-s who were present on the occasion.

Last but not the least, the eloquence of the Anchor, Sri Jayanta Topadar, an Assistant Teacher, had fruitfully helped to connect the audience, the participants and the sequence of the programme as per the agenda. In the programme, around 200 people including students, parents, guardians, well-wishers, Kendra Karyakarta-s and the staff members were present on the occasion.










"Raksha Bandhan" was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Khatkhati and its Bokajan Town Unit

 "Raksha Bandhan" was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Khatkhati and its Bokajan Town Unit on the 30th of August, 2023 (Wednesday). The programme was celebrated at the Prarthana Sabhagriha of the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati in presence of students, teaching and non-teaching staff members, the sisters and other members of the Vivekananda Kendra, the ILC and the Headmaster of the institution. The programme was started as per the rituals of the Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.

The speech on the broader aspects of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ was delivered by the Headmaster of the institution. With the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra by all the brothers and sisters, ‘rakhis’ were tied to each other with the ‘Sankalpa’ to protect and respect themselves forever.

Then, the students of both the Vidyalayas along with teaching and non-teaching staff members had tied a holy thread around the trunk of the Peepal tree located at the school campus. Thereafter, we had tied ‘rakhis’ to the cows in our campus and shared about the value of cow and trees in the life of all living beings. In this unique way, we had actually promised to safeguard trees and cows along with each other as a family on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’.







Personality Development Camp (PDC) 2023

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati has organized five days Personality Development camp specially designed for the students of Class-V & VI from 4th to 8th July 2023 in Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati Campus prayer hall. The camp aims to provide various sessions and activities to enhance the students' overall development.

The camp includes sessions such as Yogabhyas (yoga practice) to promote physical and mental well-being, Khel (sports) to encourage physical fitness and teamwork, Jivan gatha (life stories) to inspire and motivate the students, Sanskar Varga (personality development classes) to instill values and discipline, Sankalpa (goal-setting) to help students focus on their aspirations, Art & Craft, Health Talk to provide information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and Group Discussions to promote communication skills and critical thinking among the students.

The primary objectives of the camp are to develop the students' quality of life, confidence, leadership abilities, stress management skills, body fitness, and mental alertness. The activities and sessions conducted during the camp aim to nurture good moral character, ethical values, and leadership qualities, enabling the students to lead successful life and become ideal human beings.






77th Independence Day Celebration at VKV khatkhati and it's Bokajan Town Unit

On 15th August 2023, 77th Independence Day was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Khatkhati and it's Bokajan Town Unit. At 7 am the National Flag of 'Bharat' hoisted at Bokajan Town Unit and at 8:15 am at VKV khatkhati campus by the Principal of school. On this grand occasion students, parents, village Heads (Gaon Bura-s), well-wishers participated enthusiastically and contributed their valuable time for the Nation. Patriotic group songs presented by the students of class-6 & 5, created a beautiful environment in the programme. 

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77th Independence Day Celebration at VKV Khatkhati & Bokajan Town Unit






A Report on the Celebration of the International Yoga Day, 2023 At Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Khatkhati and It's Bokajan Town Unit.

The International Yoga Day was celebrated at VKV Khatkhati and BTU on the 21st of June, 2023 (Wednesday).                                

The highlights of the programme at VKV Khatkhati :                                              

The holy Omkara was chanted thrice by Smt. Hongbari Phanchopi, Asst. Teacher, VKV KKT and it was followed by the Shanti Path. Then, Sri Jayanta Topadar, Asst. Teachers, VKV KKT delivered his Welcome Speech as well as he threw light on the Significance of the Day. It was followed by the demonstration of some of the postures of yoga and breathing exercises by Kumari Sandigdha Deb, Asst.Teacher, VKV KKT and Kumari Parthana Gogoi, Asst. Teacher, VKV KKT                           The following Loosening Exercises  were done :

   1) Neck Bending :

        Forward and Backward

         Right and Left

   2)Neck Twisting :

         Right and Left

  3) Rotation of the Neck

  4)Movement of the Shoulders*

  5) Movement of the  Trunk*

         The following Yogasanas were demonstrated and followed up :                          1) Vrksasana (The Posture of a Tree)

  2) Vajrasana

The following Pranayamas were demonstrated and followed up :

  1) Kapalbhati

  2) Nadisodhana

  3) Sitali Pranayama

  4) Bhramari Pranayama  

Total 114 students and parents were attended in the program.                                            

The Highlights of the IYD, 2023 programme at Bokajan Town Unit ( A Unit school of VKV Khatkhati)                 

At BTU also the programme began with the chanting of the Omkara thrice, followed by Shanti Path. The Welcome Speech as well as the Importance of the Day was delivered by  Pranjal Das (Asst. Librarian, Junior) and then, the Invocation (Chanting of the Omkara thrice along with the Mantra) was done by Mina Tokbipi, Asst Teacher, VKV Khatkhati.

The following activities were done at BTU :                                                                    

1) Loosening practice

    (Bending of the Neck in 4 stages)

2) Movement of the Shoulders

3) Movement of the  Trunk

4) Movement of the   Knees

5) Taradasana (Standing Posture)

 6) Vrkrasa

 7) Ardha Chakrasa

 8) Sitting Posture (Bhadrasana)                  

The Total Attendance at Bokajan Town Unit was 32.