Year-long events for birth anniversary of Vivekananda

January 13, 2013 10:06 am | Updated 10:06 am IST - Thiruvaanthapuram:

A rally being taken out in the Museum compound as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Photo: S. Gopakumar

A rally being taken out in the Museum compound as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Photo: S. Gopakumar

The State government is organising year-long programmes in connection with the 150 birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will perform the State-level inauguration of the programme at RTTC Auditorium, Kaimanam, here on Sunday.

He will also inaugurate a three-day residential camp for the leaders of State Youth Clubs.

Culture Minister K.C. Joseph will preside over the function. District-level seminars, discussions, painting exhibition, quiz, and promotion of Vivekananda writings will be held as part of the year-long event.

On the day, various programmes were held across the district.

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