Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Colleges Celebrate Swami Vivekananda's Legacy
Two colleges in different parts of India celebrated the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
One college in Durgapur installed a statue of Swamiji on National Youth Day.
The other college in Hyderabad celebrated its 20th anniversary with an event called Yuvotsav 2K26.
Both events focused on inspiring students with Swami Vivekananda's ideas about youth empowerment, education, and building a strong nation.
Important people like Swami Stavapriyananda Maharaj and Dr K Naresh spoke about these ideas and encouraged the students to work hard and create their own futures.
Dr BC Roy Engineering College (BCREC) in Durgapur installed a statue of Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day.
The statue was inaugurated by Swami Stavapriyananda Maharaj, secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ramharipur.
Vivekananda Degree & PG College in Hyderabad celebrated its 20th anniversary with Yuvotsav 2K26.
Dr K Naresh, the founder and chairman, inspired students with Swami Vivekananda's teachings and acknowledged the college's achievements.
Both events emphasized youth empowerment, character building, and the role of education in nation-building.
- Who
- Students, faculty, and society members at Dr BC Roy Engineering College (BCREC) in Durgapur and Vivekananda Degree & PG College in Hyderabad.
- What
- Celebration of National Youth Day and the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, including the installation of a statue and a 20-year anniversary event.
- When
- January 8 and 9 (specific dates for Yuvotsav 2K26 in Hyderabad; date for statue installation in Durgapur not specified).
- Where
- Dr BC Roy Engineering College (BCREC) in Durgapur, West Bengal, and Vivekananda Degree & PG College in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To honor Swami Vivekananda's teachings and inspire students with values of leadership, service, and self-confidence.
- Event 1
- Statue Installation at BCREC, Durgapur
- Event 2
- Yuvotsav 2K26 at Vivekananda College, Hyderabad
- Inaugurator
- Swami Stavapriyananda Maharaj
- Founder/Chairman
- Dr K Naresh
- Key Themes
- Youth Empowerment, Education, Nation-Building
- Participants
- Students, Faculty, Society Members, College Principals
- Location 1
- Durgapur, West Bengal
- Location 2
- Hyderabad, Telangana
