Pune to Host National Conference on Swami Vivekananda to Mark 131st Anniversary of Historic Speech
Pimpri Chinchwad, 3rd September 2024: The Jambvant Foundation is organizing a National Conference on Swami Vivekananda on September 11, 2024, in Pune. The event, commemorating the 131st anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s iconic speech at the Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893, will take place at the G. D. Madgulkar Auditorium in Nigdi Pradhikaran.
The conference will run from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will feature discussions on Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, his views on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and their relevance in the modern world. The event promises to be a significant gathering, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of India’s greatest spiritual leaders.
A highlight of the evening will be an ambitious attempt to set a world record, with hundreds of attendees dressed as Swami Vivekananda reading aloud his famous speech. This act aims to pay tribute to his profound influence on spiritual and national consciousness.
Several distinguished personalities are expected to grace the event, including:
– Shrirang Barne, Member of Parliament
– Shankar Jagtap, BJP City President, Pimpri Chinchwad
– Ashwini Jagtap, Member of Legislative Assembly
– Uma Khapre, Former Councilor
– Dinesh Ghodke, Writer and Speaker
– Anand Ranganathan, Scientist and Writer
– Shefali Vaidya, Writer and Speaker
– Ashwini Upadhyay, Supreme Court Lawyer
– Kapil Mishra, Vice President, BJP Delhi
The conference is open to the public, free of charge, and is expected to draw a large crowd eager to engage in lively discussions on the enduring impact of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings.
This event not only commemorates a pivotal moment in global religious dialogue but also seeks to inspire contemporary audiences by reflecting on the timeless wisdom of Swami Vivekananda.
For those interested in attending, the venue, G. D. Madgulkar Auditorium, is located in the Nigdi Pradhikaran area of Pune, easily accessible to participants from across the city and beyond.
