The workshop started with prayers and lighting of lamp in Prayer Hall (1st Floor).
Basic Saram, Types of Veni, Dindu Malai with thread or banana fibre. Different patterns of stringing garlands, Thoranams with Coconut and Mango leaves & Traditional Jadai were taught joyfully in the calm ambience of Vivekanandar Illam Campus.
Course Instructors & Volunteers collaborated joyfully with VCC to make this event successful.
Date: 24 & 25.11.2024 (11th Batch)
Date: 21 & 28.09.2024 (10th Batch)
Two days Workshop was successfully conducted at Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) on two consecutive Saturdays 21& 28th September 2024, with 15 participants ranging from 16 to 60 years.
The workshop was conducted by Lavanya ji and assisted by Vijayalakshmi Amma and Mr Surya.
Swami Ishapremananda ji, Incharge of Vivekanandar Illam (Museum) in his benedictory address emphasized the need for adding a little devotion to whatever activity–not only Mala Grathana–we do and make ourselves great by transforming it into a meditation and excellent instrument to serve Humanity and God.
Date: 22.06.2024 (9th Batch)
Date: 16.03.2024 (8th Batch)
The Orientation Session of the 8th batch of Mala Grathana (Garland Making) was inaugurated on 16th March 2024, by Resource Persons, volunteers, and students in presence of Swami Raghunayakananda ji, who spoke about the connection between flowers and the divine, as well as the calming and meditative effect this ancient art has on the mind. This relaxing and creative floral class included 24 participants from many walks of life, ranging in age from 18 to 60.
Smt. Vijayalakshmi & Kumari Lavanya Dheera, who are also volunteers and devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Math, unsparingly and enthusiastically, shared their knowledge of this ancient art with all participants who were equally eager to learn.