Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Swami Vivekananda's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated
On January 12, people celebrated the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who was a famous spiritual leader.
This day is also called National Youth Day.
Many important people, like the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, paid their respects to him.
They talked about how his teachings inspire them to serve the country and promote harmony among people.
Special events, like processions and prayers, were held in different parts of West Bengal, especially at places like Belur Math and Simla Street in Kolkata.
The celebrations also included the unveiling of a big statue of Swami Vivekananda in Siliguri.
Everyone came together to remember his important messages of love, unity, and service to others.
Swami Vivekananda's 163rd birth anniversary was celebrated on January 12, also observed as National Youth Day.
Yogi Adityanath and Mamata Banerjee paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda, highlighting his teachings of patriotism and communal harmony.
Special events, including processions and prayers, were held at Belur Math and Simla Street in Kolkata.
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari paid floral tributes at Swami Vivekananda's birthplace in Kolkata.
The celebrations coincided with the unveiling of an 11-foot statue of Swami Vivekananda in Siliguri.
- Who
- Swami Vivekananda, Yogi Adityanath, Mamata Banerjee, Ramakrishna Math and Mission
- What
- Celebration of Swami Vivekananda's 163rd birth anniversary and National Youth Day
- When
- January 12
- Where
- West Bengal (Kolkata, Siliguri), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
- Why
- To honor Swami Vivekananda's legacy and promote his ideals of patriotism, social service, and communal harmony
- Date of Celebration
- January 12
- Significance
- National Youth Day
- Key Locations
- Belur Math, Simla Street (Kolkata), Siliguri
- Key Figures
- Yogi Adityanath, Mamata Banerjee, Sukanta Majumdar, Suvendu Adhikari
- Organizations Involved
- Ramakrishna Math and Mission
- Initiatives
- Processions, prayers, tributes
