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Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Shergaon organized an Outreach Programme at Kalaktang with great enthusiasm. The event began with a band procession flagged off by Sri Dorjee Tsering Namsa, ZPM, Nargum West, from the Welcome Gate to Nargum Football Field at 9:00 a.m.

The team later proceeded to NSCBAV, Ankaling, where the cultural programme commenced at 12:15 p.m. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by Sri Sang Leta, GPC, Boha (Kalaktang), followed by Mangalacharan and a welcome song by Class X students.

Sri Pem Sonam, Head Master, NSCBAV Ankaling, spoke on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and the contributions of Vivekananda Kendra in Arunachal Pradesh. Sri Rinchin Norbu Thongchi, Teacher, NSCBAV Jigaon, highlighted Swamiji’s life and ideals. Colourful cultural dances by students of VKV Shergaon, NSCBAV Ankaling, and NSCBAV Jigaon added vibrancy to the event.

The programme concluded at 3:00 p.m. with a vote of thanks and Shanti Mantra. A total of 234 participants, including students, teachers, guests, and villagers, attended the programme, making it a grand success.

The programme began with the lighting of the lamp, accompanied by an invocation, followed by three Omkars and Prarthana. The welcome address was delivered by the Principal, VKV Shergaon. A patriotic song was then presented by the students of Class X, followed by Swamiji’s Thought. The Importance of the Day was delivered by Sri S. N. Pandey, who highlighted the relevance of Gyan, Karma, Sankhya, and Bhakti Yoga in daily life and emphasised that children must cultivate good habits and good manners.

Km. Rinchin Gonpapa and Mimi Chongroju delivered speeches on Indigenous Faith Day, focusing on the need to preserve, protect, and transmit cultural heritage to the younger generation. A drama was presented depicting the Krishna–Arjuna Samvad and the composition of the Srimad Bhagavatam by Maharishi Ved Vyas and Sri Ganesh. Gita chanting was performed by the Class X students. Local dances representing the region’s cultural traditions were also presented beautifully. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Sri Sarbeswar Parida.

On the occasion of Gita Jayanti, a Swadhyay programme was conducted on 01/12/2025. Om Kr. Pradhan read and explained the letter from Ma. Nivedita Didi in detail, followed by an enriching group discussion. Sankul members actively participated and enjoyed the session. 

Sadhana Diwas was celebrated in the morning assembly on 19/11/2025 at 8.10 am. The program started with 3 Omkars and a prayer. A geet “Nirmano ki Pawan yug may” was sung and followed by students. A swadhyay on Spiritualizing life on Chapter 7 “Be a self-propelled worker”, Chapter 8 “Characteristics of a self-propelled worker and Chapter 9 “ The best Way to Serve Nation” was conducted before Sadhana Diwas from part 4 of Spiritualizing life. Principal Sir delivered a speech on the importance of Sadhana Diwas, and a book review was presented in the morning assembly by Km. Rinchin Gonpapa, class XI. The library week starts from today onward, and a short speech was delivered by Sri Bijit Borgohain. The program concluded with the Shanti Mantra and Kendra. The floral tribute was given to Eknathji by all the students and staff.

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration started by lighting the lamp with an invocation on 11/09/2025 at 10.30 am in the school prayer hall. The welcome song and Vivek Vani were presented in the beginning. The Welcome address was delivered by the Principal, VKV Shergaon. The Chief Guest, Sri Kunal ji, 73rd Battalion SSB Commandant, and the Guest of Honour, Sri Pai Dave, Prant Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, Arunachal Prant, were felicitated. At the same time, the Alumni members were also felicitated. Sri Lobsang Tashi SSG Secretary, Village council Sri C K Thungon and Asst. Comdt Sri Rajesh Kumar and Sri Rajib, NCC Officer, attended the program.
 The Chicago speech was delivered by Kr. Genden Tsering, Class IX. The cultural activities, such as Action song, Patriotic and classical dance, Traditional dances of Nyishi, Adi, and Monp, including mime, were performed in a beautiful manner. The chief guest, Sri Kunal, stressed value-based practical education, Preservation of indigenous faith, and advised the students to give 100 % effort in any work and to be a good citizen. Sri Pai Dave ji, the guest of honour, stressed that students should try hard to achieve something, and Swamiji’s life is a great source of inspiration for human beings. and he focused on the promotion of Sanatan Dharma and opposed Lord Macauley's education in India. In addition to this, he also emphasised man-making and nation-building education. The total attendance, including parents, staff, students, well-wishers, and alumni, was 522. Then the vote of thanks was delivered by Sri Sarbeswar Parida, Vice Principal, VKV Shergaon, and the program concluded with the Shanti mantra at 12.30 pm.   

Ma. Eknathji Punya Tithi was celebrated in the school morning assembly in a grand manner on 22/08/2025 at 08.30 am. Ma. Eknathji’s photo was kept decorated with flowers, and the lamp was lighted. Principal, VKV Shergaon Sri Vijay Kr. Tehariya sir delivered the importance of the day in a lucid manner, by which all the audience understood the biography of Ma. Ekanthji. All the students and staff gave a floral tribute to Ma. Eknathji. 

The Puja was conducted in the school Shiv Temple on 16/08/2025 at 09.30 am in a grand manner by Sri S N Pandey. The importance of the day was delivered by Sri S N Pandey Sir. Bhajan and Aarati were performed during the Puja. After arati, all the members well well-wishers, Sankul members, staff, parents, and Ex-VKVians offered flowers to Sri Krishna, and then the Radha Krishna competition was done from Class I to V. The housewise competition for pot breaking (Dahi Handi) was performed by the students.  Then the Prasad was distributed among students and other members. 

Rakshabandhan was celebrated on August 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the school prayer hall. The program was started with 3 omkaras with sahanabwutu………… The Principal, VKV Shergaon, delivered the welcome address. Smt. K Pandey highlighted the significance of Rakshabandhan, and Sri S N Pandey briefed regarding the observation of Sanskrit week from 04.08.2025 to 09.08.2025 in his speech. Then Rakhis were tied to OM and Swamiji. Then Students tied the rakhi among themselves. Smt. K Pandey and Pinki Biju tied Rakhi to all the staff members. The Swets were distributed to all the students and staff present in the prayer hall. Total attendance of the program was 378, including all the staff members. The program ended with the Shanti Mantra at 10.50 am.

All Sankul members joined in the get-together party and helped in preparing Lunch for the hostellers.

Then, students went for an outreach program for tying Rakhi in various places like SSB, Medical Colony, Shergaon Colony, and NSB School (100 Broader). The students of VKV Shergaon tied Rakhis to all the SSB soldiers, Officials, and the Commandant. SSB Commandant Sri Kunal arranged a grand feast. The total number of outreach attendees is 363. 

In morning assembly on 04/08/2025 – 09/08/2025, Sanskrit prayer, Sanskrit pledge, Sanskrit geetam subhashit vachanani with explanation were conducted.
Literary activities such as Sankhaya Garnam, Sanskrit Geetam, Sanskrit Pledge, and Parts of the body in the Sanskrit language were conducted in the school prayer hall during the Sanskrit Week, and other programs will be continuing as per the Sanskrit Week Program.