The program began with flower offering to the Holy Trio and lamp lighting by dignitaries, faculties and students. The faculties and students were then given a guided tour to the Vivekanandar Illam (Where Swami Vivekananda stayed for 9 Days) -museum to Experience Swami Vivekananda followed by a group photo.
Date: 17.09.2025 (157th Batch)
CATCH THEM YOUNG – 157th Batch was conducted at the Ramakrishnananda Hall, Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) campus on Wednesday, 17th September 2025. A total of 98 students and 2 faculty members from the Mechanical Department of Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology participated in the program.
The session commenced with prayers and was led by Smt. Dr. Krishnaveni Hariram, who delivered an inspiring talk on Swami Vivekananda’s vision for youth. She highlighted the importance of discipline, self-confidence, and value-based living, and explained how Swamiji’s message can be applied in everyday life. Her interactive approach, with stories and a question–answer segment, kept the students deeply engaged and reflective.
As part of the program, the students visited the Experience Vivekananda Museum, where they gained deeper insights into Swamiji’s inspiring life and teachings. The event concluded with the distribution of participation certificates, refreshments, and a group photograph in front of Swami Vivekananda’s statue, capturing the spirit of the memorable day.
Date: 11.07.2025 (156th Batch)
CATCH THEM YOUNG, 156th batch was conducted in the Ramakrishnananda Hall at Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) campus on Friday, 11th July, 2025. The participants included 38 students and 2 faculties from the B.A History and M.A History Department of Ethiraj College for Women, Egmore.
The program began with prayers to the Holy trio by Smt.Gangha. The program included two sessions presented by Smt. Varsha Sundararajan on “Learning about thinking” and Shri.Biju Dev Ji on “Value Education and Yoga”. The concluding remarks were presented by Br. Vanishachaitanya, who recapitulated the learnings, and thanked the institution & Young minds present, and followed by the distribution of Certificates.
Tea and Biscuits were distributed. Finally a group photo was taken in front of the Statue of Swami Vivekananda.
Date: 11.04.2025 (155th Batch)
The workshop was conducted by Smt. Dr.Krishnaveni Hariram.
The participants included 57 students and 2 faculties from Hindu Senior Secondary School, Triplicane.
The program began with giving self - introduction of the students.
The theme of the program was “How to Overcome Exam Fear and Stress”.
Certificates were distributed by Br. Vanishachaitanya Maharaj. As part of the program students visited the museum-Experience Vivekananda.
Tea and Biscuits were distributed.
Finally a group photo was taken in front of the Statue of Swami Vivekananda.
Date: 09.04.2025 (154th Batch)
The workshop was conducted by Smt. Dr. Krishnaveni Hariram.
The participants included 55 students and 2 faculties from Hindu Senior Secondary School, Triplicane.
The program began with giving self-introduction of the students.
The theme of the program was “How to Overcome Exam Fear and Stress”.
Certificates were distributed by Br. Vanishachaitanya Maharaj. As part of the program students visited the museum-Experience Vivekananda.
Tea and Biscuits were distributed.
Finally a group photo was taken in front of the Statue of Swami Vivekananda.
Date: 18.02.2025 (153rd Batch)
Catch Them Young, 158th batch was conducted in the Ramakrishnananda Hall at Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) campus on Tuesday, 18th February 2025. The participants included 4 faculty and 68 students of B.Com Honours from Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari College, Chennai.
"We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.” Swami Vivekananda wanted to infuse this idea in to the young minds. To fulfil his wishes Vivekananda Cultural Centre team has designed a Unique personality Development program for School and College Students.
The program included two sessions presented by Smt.Krishnaveni Hariram . Certificates were distributed at the end of the session.
Highlights on the Catch them young program are: Personality Development, Time management, Self Confidence, Value Education
Date: 09.01.2025 (152nd Batch)
Catch Them Young, 152 nd batch was conducted in the Ramakrishnananda Hall at Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) campus on Wednesday, 8 th January 2025. The participants included 2 faculty and 47 students of II Year BBA & BCA Dept. from Shree Chandraprabu Jain College, Minjur, Chennai.
The program included two sessions presented by Smt. Nitya and Sri. Biju Dev.
Certificates where distributed by Sri Biju Dev. A brief overview of the museum was presented using slides.
Date: 08.01.2025 (151st Batch)
Catch Them Young, 151 st batch was conducted in the Ramakrishnananda Hall at Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) campus on Wednesday, 8 th January 2025. The participants included 2 faculties and 51 students of II year Science Stream, from Shree Chandraprabu Jain College, Minjur, Chennai.
The program included two sessions presented by Smt. Varsha Sundararajan, Certificates where distributed. A brief overview of the museum was presented using slides.