Events 2024
Gandhi Jeyanthi 02.10.2024
We celebrated 155th Birth anniversary of Gandhiji in our Gandhiniketan Ashram on 02.10.2024. A special prayer was conducted in our Gandhimandapam at 6.00 A.M. Dr.V. Ragupathi, President, Gandhiniketan Ashram delivered special message through online. He talked about the importance of the Inter religious prayer. We have been conducting prayer since 1940 in our institution. Prayer is very important for our soul and life. Our founder G.Venkatachalapathy went to Gandhiji’s sevagram Ashram, Warda District, Maharastra and stayed with Gandhiji for 3 days. Education and prayer were given importance by Gandhiji. National council for education and Research Training declared our school as Heritage school. Two teachers got appointment order from Gandhiji in 1946 and worked here. Gandhiji’s soul is in our institution. Our institution is blessed by Gandhiji. After the prayer the Ashram community paid a floral tribute to our founder’s statue and Gandhiji’s statue.
We all gathered at 9.30 A.M. Gandhi Jeyanthi meeting was organized in Ashram Auditorium. The meeting started with the prayer. Smt.S.Abirami HM welcomed all. Selvi.S.Vethika X C, talked about “History is not a Story”. Selvi.M.Ragavi XII A delivered a talk on “The world admires the noble leader -Mahatma Gandhiji”. Smt.Dr.V.Geetha delivered the presidential address. In her address, She talked about Gandhiji’s “The story of my experiments with the Truth”. The theme of the book is the pursuit of truth and self-discovery through personal experiences. and experiments. Spread good evil, love, simplicity, choose the path of non-violence always speak the truth and perseverance lead to success are the best qualities Gandhiji followed and wanted all of us to follow. The phrase “See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil” was adopted world wide as a message of peace and the tolerance due to Mahatma Gandhiji’s visual metaphor of the three monkeys with one of them covering his eyes, the second his mouth, and the third his ears. Smt.S.Renuga Devi PG teacher delivered the special address. She talked about the life history of Gandhiji. Mahatma Gandhiji’s principles are non-violence, truthfulness, simplicity, self-reliance and compassion. Today, the nation honours his significant contributions to the struggle for Independence and his philosophies on life. In 2007,the United Nations General Assembly declared October 2nd as the international Day of non-violence in honour of Gandhiji’s principles. Smt.V.Muthumari, Headmistress thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the National Anthem.
Independence Day – 15.08.2024
We celebrated 78th Independence day in our Gandhiniketan Ashram on 15.8.2024 Smt.Dr.V.Geetha Secretary, GNGV schools hoisted the National Flag. Then we all went on a procession along the main streets of Kallupatti raising the slogans Vande Matharam, Mahatma Gandhiji Jai, Jai Hindh.. etc.
The National Flag was hoisted by our school Secretary Dr.V.Geetha
Procession
Then we all gathered at Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. The meeting started with the prayer. Smt.S.Abirami headmistress welcomed all. Smt. Dr. V. Geetha secretary delivered the presidential address. In her address, She told that we enjoy today by remembering the heroes who fought for the Independence. Independence day is very important for all the individuals and true patriots. It tells us a inspiring story of freedom that we got after 200 years of British rule. All the individuals feel free and happy because this day shows our love and Pride for our motherland. VIIth standard girls sang ‘Achamillai Achamillai’ song. Selvi.M.Yazhini talked about Indian Independence. Selvan. G.Vijaya Ram X A delivered a talk about Nethaji. Selvi.M.Ragavi XII A talked about V.O.C.
Smt.G.Kanageshwari, B.T Assistant, Tamil delivered the special address. In her talk, She told about all patriotic leaders particularly Bhagat Singh. The day remembers how our country got Independence from the British rule. It marks the culmination of a struggle filled with profound sacrifices and visionary leadership. We celebrate the strength, courage and unity of our great nation. Let us honour the sacrifices of our patriotic leaders by working towards a brighter future. Scout camp participant’s certificate were distributed to all the participants. Sri.P.Subbaraj AHM thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the National Anthem.
115th Birth day celebrations of our Founder and 84th Annual day celebrations of our Ashram
Annual Day Invitation – 30.07.2024
Annual Day Bharathi Cultural Day Invitation- 27.07.2024
115th Birth day celebrations of our Founder and 84th Annual day celebrations of our Ashram – 30.07.2024
Our founder G.Venkatachalapathy’s 115th birthday and Ashram’s 84th anniversary was celebrated on 30.7.2024. The special prayer was conducted at 6.00 a.m. in Gandhi mandapam. In the prayer meeting, our Ashram President, Prof.Dr.V. Ragupathy told as our founder G. Venkatachalapathy was a teacher. He was motivated by Bharathiar. Our school was one of the Heritage school in India because of Ko.Ve. Our founder established this institution with the help of N.M.R. Subburaman, Vaithianatha Iyer and Sardar Vedharathinam Pillai. We all must work hard to fullfill our founders desire.
Special Message by our Ashram President
Floral offering
After that we all gathered at 8.45 a.m. for flag hoisting. Smt.Dr.V.Geetha Secretary GNGV schools hoisted Our Ashram Flag. Nama sangeerthanam was conducted by our Ashram group at 9.00 a.m. in Santhivanam.
The public meeting was started at 10.00 a.m. in auditorium. Prof.Dr. V.Ragupathi, President GNA, Welcomed all. Prof.Dr.R.Venkataswami, Emeritus President GNA delivered special message. He wished all the staff members and asked all to serve for the welfare of our institution. Smt. Dr.V. Geetha secretary GNGV schools presented the annual report.
Ashram Annual Report Presented by our School Secretary Dr.V.Geetha
Sri.C.Dinesh Kumar IAS commissioner, Madurai corporation, Distributed the prizes to the toppers and delivered the felicitation address. In his address. He told that Gandhi Niketan students must have the individuality in their fields. Students must work hard to attend their goal. One day the students will come as the chief guest in this auditorium.
Prize Distribution and felicitation address by Sri.C.Dineshkumar IAS
Dr.K. Sridharan, Chancellor, Kalasalingam Deemed university, Krishnan Kovil presided over the meeting. He told unity is the secret for the betterment of the Institution. Students must improve their individual skills. He stressed the quote Madha, Pitha, Guru and Theivam. It stands for Mother, Father, Teacher and God. They are the creators of our life. He highlighted the important role of them. He asked all to care parents, obey the teachers and worship God. He announced the toppers of our school in academic and sports will be given free admission in higher education in his own Kalasalingam Deemed university.
Presidential address by Dr.K.Sridharan, Chancellor, Kalasalingam Deemed University
Dr. M. Rajendran IAS sahithya Academy winner delivered founder’s memorable oration. He told that our founder chose Gandhiji as his Guru. We must have good person as our guide. TSS Rajan, Dr.J.C. Kumarappa were good friends to our founder. They helped our founder to develop this institution. When Ko.Ve. was 31 years old he was the District Board Chairman. He worked as a Village Panchayathraj Commissioner for a long period of 17 years under the Chief Ministership of O.P Ramaswamy Reddiar, Prakasam, Kamarajar and Bakthavatchalam. We must follow the noble qualities of our Founder.
Voice of Gandhiniketan E-magazine was released by our Governing body member Smt.P.Thilagavathi. Prizes were distributed to all the staff members of Gandhi Niketan Ashram by Sri.NSV.Chithan Former MP, Dindigul constituency. Smt.S. Abirami, Headmistress thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the national anthem.
Annual day – Bharathi Cultural Day – 27.07.2024
In connection with 150th birthday celebration of Amarar G.Venkatachalapathi, founder of Gandhi Niketan Ashram and 84th annual day of our ashram, Bharathi Kalaivizha was conducted on 27.07.2024 in our school auditorium. The cultural programmes were started with the prayer.
Justice G.R.Swaminathan Inaugurated the ceremony by lighting the Kuthuvilakku
Our Ashram president Prof.Dr.V. Ragupathy welcomed all. Justice G.R. Swaminathan Chennai High court, Madurai branch inaugurated the function. In his talk he told that students must read Bharathiar lyrics. They are the guidelines to our life. They give solutions to social problems. They give success in our life. After that he awarded prizes to the students and Ashram staff members. Justice Harihara Kumar also took part in that function.
The students of our primary school performed the following cultural items. Bharatham, Group dance, Kummi, Bharathiar drama etc. Our higher secondary school students performed Kavadiyattam, Bharatham, Karagam, Kolattam, Kummi and Drama about Bharathiar. Bharathiar songs were sung. A large number of parents and all the students appreciated and enjoyed the programmes. Smt. Dr.V. Geetha secretary GNGVschools thanked all. The function came to an end with the National Anthem.
Founder’s Remembrance day- 13.06.2024
Our ashram founder’s 55th Remembrance day was observed in our Gandhiniketan Ashram on 13.06.2024. A special prayer was conducted at 6.00 AM in our Manimandapam. After the prayer, Prof.Dr.R.Venkataswami Ayya, Emeritus President, Gandhiniketan Ashram delivered remembrance day message. Today is an important day. Founder Ko.Ve. established this institution to fulfill the constructive plans of Gandhiji, to give good education and patriotic spirit to the students. We all should work together to fulfill our founder’s dream.
Special Message by our Emeritus President Prof.Dr.R.Venkataswami
Prof.Dr.V.Ragupathy, President Gandhiniketan Ashram talked about the dedication and sacrifice of our founder. Ko.Ve ayya started this institution at the age of 29. Sri.Vaithianatha Iyer, former CM O.P.Ramasami Reddiyar, Madurai Gandhi M.N.R.Subburaman, former CM Kamarajar, former President Rajandra Prasad visited here. More than 7 former Chief Ministers had come to our institution.
After that, we all played a floral tribute to our founder statue. At 9 AM, we all gathered at Santhivanam for Namasangeerthanam. We paid a floral tribute to our founder’s Samathi.
We all gathered at auditorium for the public meeting at 10 AM. The meeting started with the prayer. Sri.P.Subburaj AHM, welcomed all. Prof.Dr.V.Ragupathy, President GNA presided over the meeting. He told that our founder started our institution in 1940. From 1940 to 1947 our Ashram was a place to give practice to the freedom fighters. Our institution was blessed by Gandhiji. Our ashram song was written by our founder based on the constructive plans of Gandhiji. We should not only give importance to education but also for sports, value education and all national events. Our founder worked as a village development commissioner for 20 years.
Sri.N.S.V.Chithan, Former M.P. delivered founder’s memorial oration speech. Our founders Ko.Ve. always thought about the villages a lot. He didn’t think of himself. He served our society. He asked the students who become good citizens and don’t be addicted to any evil habits. Girls must study well to improve their family as well as the society. Gandhiniketan students must become good in all the fields that is the real tribute to our founder Ko.Ve. Our Primary School Headmistress Smt.V.Muthumari, thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the national anthem.
Ashram Foundation Day – 28.04.2024
We celebrate our Ashram’s Foundation day on 28th April, every year in remembrance of our Founder G.Venkatachalapathy Ayya’s ambitions dream coming true which is nothing but the establishment of our prestigious institution, Gandhiniketan Ashram.
A special prayer was conducted at 6.00 AM in Gandhimandabam. After the Prayer Dr.V.Ragupathi, Governing Body Member, Gandhiniketan Ashram delivered special message.
Special Message by our Ashram Member Prof.Dr.V.Ragupathi
In our Ashram prayer takes an important role which gives peace happiness and energy. Dr.T.S.S.Rajan studied in England. He worked in London as civil surgeon. He was impressed by Gandhian principles and took part in freedom movements. Our founder had good relationship with T.S.S.Rajan, Ko.Ve. Ayya asked T.S.S.Rajan to lay foundation stone in April 28th to establish our institution.
This year we are going to celebrate 85th Anniversary of our Ashram. Teachers must be the role model to the students.
Then we all paid a floral tribute to Founder’s Samathi, Founder’s statue and Gandhiji’s statue.
Sarvodaya Day/ Martyr’s Day-30.01.2024
Gandhiji and Dr.J.C. Kumarappa’s Remembrance Day was observed in our in our Ashram on 30.01.2024. A special prayer was conducted in Gandhi Mandapam at 6.00 A.M.
After the prayer our Ashram president Prof. Dr. R. Venkataswami Ayya delivered the special message through the phone. In his message, he said that this day is the remembering the day of what Gandhiji and Kumarappa have done for the society. our Founder G.venkatachalapathy Ayya was a true disciple of Gandhiji. He met Gandhiji at Soolakkarai, in Virudhunagar. Our institution was blessed by Gandhiji.
Kumarappa wanted to meet Gandhiji at Sabarmathi Ashram in 1929. He had enough time to loiter on the banks of Sabarmathi. on the way up he saw an old man sitting under a tree on a neatly cleaned floor with a spinning wheel. About, five minutes later the old man asked if he was Kumarappa. Kumarappa asked him if he was Gandhiji. Kumarappa sat on the floor feeling discomfort because of his Silk dress. Finding him uncomfortable in his sitting position someone brought a chair. But he refused. since Gandhiji was sitting on the floor kumarappa did not like to take the chair. After this incident, he started to wear a simple dress. He was a strict disciplinarian. After Gandhiji’s death, our founder G. Venkatachalapathy Ayya asked Kumarappa to stay in our Ashram. Dr. J. C. Kumarappa planned the roads of our ashram and registered our Ashram. He constructed his kudil. We have Gandhiji’s statue in our Ashram. It is all because of J.C. Kumarappa’s efforts. Both Kumarappa and Gandhiji’s souls stay here.
After that doctor V. Raghupathi, governing body member of Gandhi Niketan Ashram talked about the importance of this day. Nethaji called Gandhiji, the father of our nation. when our founder met Gandhiji at the age of 22 he sang the “Ragupathy Raghava” song. In this song, the line “Eshwar Allah Tere Naam” was included by Gandhiji. Through this line, we came to know that god is common to all without any discrimination. we have to adopt the Noble qualities like love, sympathy, humanity, and forgiveness from the great leaders.
Then we all made a floral tribute to Kumarappa’s Samadhi, Gandhiji’s statue, and founder’s statue.
Republic Day celebration 26.01.2024
We celebrated the 75th Republic Day in our Ashram on 26.01.2024. Smt. Dr.V. Geetha, Secretary, Gandhi Niketan G.Venkatachalapathy schools hoisted our national flag at 8:30 AM. She said Republic Day wishes to all. After that, we went on a procession raising the Slogans like “Vande Matharam, Mahatma
Gandhi Ki Jai”.
The Republic Day meeting started at 9.30 A.M in our Auditorium. The meeting Started with a Prayer. Smt. Dr. V. Geetha Secretary, welcomed all. Prof. Dr. R. Venkataswami Ayya president delivered the special message through phone. He asked the students to possess good habits, and moral values and show good performance in Education. Then only they will become good citizens.
E-magazine -voice of Gandhi Niketan was released by Dr. V. Ragupathi Governing body member, of Gandhi Niketan Ashram and he delivered the presidential address. He said that a republic is a country where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect. Republics have presidents who are elected rather than kings or queens. The constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act of 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation from a dominion into a republic after its independence from the British in 1947.
Our Ashram is a blessed place. Four former presidents have come here. They were Sri. Dr.Rajendra Prasad, Sri.V.V.Giri, Sri.R. Venkatraman, and Sri. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
He remembered Vivekananda’s quotes.” you are the creator of your destiny and arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached”.
We work on our journey to achieve our destination. We shape our future through our Work and no one can do it for us. we have to take the opportunities and be responsible for our choices because a slight mistake can change our lives forever.
Smt.Muthumari, H M, GNGV Primary School thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the National Anthem.
National Youth Day 12.1.2024
Swami Vivekanandar’s birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day. National Youth Day was celebrated in our school on 12.1.24 in our auditorium. The meeting started with a prayer.Sri.M Nagarajan HM welcomed all.
Sri.G.Thangamudi BT assistant delivered a special address on youth day. In his address, he said that today is Swami Vivekanandar’s birth anniversary. When his teacher asked Swami Vivekanandar what he wanted to become, he said that he wanted to become a horse rider. Swami Vivekanandar’s mother told him that he should become a horse rider like Krishna in Mahabharatha. Vivekanandar asked Debendranath Tagore if there was God or not.
Rabendranath Tagore replied that you can get the answer from Ramakrishna who was at Thatchaneshwar, Belur, Calcutta. Swami Vivekanandar met Ramakrishnar in 1881. Ramakrishnar replied that those who did not touch the money at any cost could see God. Swami Vivekanandar did not accept it. one day he kept a coin under the bed of Ramakrishna secretly. Ramakrishna immediately got down from bed and said something had stung him. Everyone cleaned the bed and they found the coin under the bed. they took the coin out, and after that, Ramakrishna slept peacefully. Rama Krishnar showed Kalidevi to Swami Vivekanandar.
Ramakrishnar changed the original name Narendran to Swami Vivekanandar because of his prudence(Viveham).In 1892 on January 26 Swami Vivekanandar meditated on the rock at Kanyakumari. Swami Vivekanandar delivered a historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893 which was held in Chicago, introducing Hinduism and Indian spirituality to the Western world. He emphasized the importance of religion’s tolerance and universal acceptance and the idea that all religions lead to the same truth.
Sri. M. Nagarajan HM thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the National anthem.
Dr.J.C.Kumarappa’s Birth Anniversary – 04.01.2024
J.C. Kumarappa’s 132nd birth anniversary was celebrated in our Ashram on 4.1.2024.
There was a special prayer at 6 AM in Gandhi Mandapam. Prof. Dr. R. Venkataswami Ayya President of Gandhi Niketan Ashram gave a special message through Skype. In his talk, he talked about Kumarappa’s lifestyle. In our Gandhi mandapam, kumarappa placed Gandhiji’s statue. Planning for roads and other places in our Ashram was designed by J.C. Kumarappa and our founder G. Venkatachalapathy Ayya. J.C. Kumarappa strongly supported Gandhi’s notion of village industries and promoted village industry associations. He rejected the emphasis on material development competition and efficiency in free market economics. He registered our institution. He learned to lead a simple life from Gandhiji. Our founder developed this institution along with J.C. Kumarappa, Vaithiyanatha Iyer, and N.M.R Subburaman. When J.C. Kumarappa stayed in our Ashram the first President of India Dr.Rajendra Prasad, Vinobaji, and Jayaprakash Narayanan visited our ashram. J.C. Kumarappa was the founder of modern environmentalism in India. J.C. Kumarappa was a very bold person and a strict disciplinarian. J.C. Kumarappa told Nehruji to move the railway track away from the Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. Nehruji accepted and did it. J.C. Kumarappa pointed out the mistakes of whoever made it. In our Ashram we have kumarappa kudil. It is a sacred place. He was committed to self-reliance and the Gandhian way of life. our Ashram president Dr.Vekataswami Ayya and his wife Dr. Sivarami Amma had a chance to serve J.C. Kumarappa when he was admitted in Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Chennai. Dr. V. Ragupathi Ayya, governing body member of GNA talked about J.C. Kumarappa’s principles. J.C. Kumarappa was a bright student at school. In 1913 he went to London and qualified himself as a charted accountant. In 1929 he went to Columbia University to study public finance. He was in touch with Ashram since 1944. He stayed here from 1954 to 1960. This year we have a plan to renovate Kumarappa kudil.
After that, We paid a floral tribute to Kumarapa Samathi.
We all gathered at 9:30 AM in the auditorium for Namasangeerthanam.
The meeting started at 10. AM with the prayer. Smt. Dr. V. Geetha, secretary of GNGV schools welcomed all. Dr.V.Ragupathi, governing body member of Gandhi Niketan Ashram presided over the meeting. in his presidential address, he said that J.C. Kumarappa spent his retired life in our ashram. He stayed with Gandhiji in Seva Gram and Sabarmathi Ashram. In our Ashram, we have Kumarappa Kudil. It was a hut that he had built himself. He put a farmer’s photo in his hut. He explained, “My master is Gandhi ji and every farmer in the land is Gandhi’s master.” so kumarapa considered the farmer as his master’s master. His theory “Economy of permanence” is mainly focused on ecological issues. He draws a clear distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Sri.G.Maran, Thai vazhi iyarkai unavaham, organic food manufacturer -Sivakasi, delivered the special address. He said that his guru is Nammalvar. Nammalwar’s guru is J.C. Kumarappa. He described the healthy food habits that we have to Follow in our lives.
👉🏼 Avoid coffee, tea boost, and Horlicks etc..
👉🏼 drink coconut milk and eat sprouted grains
👉🏼 avoid watching cellphone
👉🏼 put coconut oil on hair daily 👉🏼drink 15 glasses of water per day
👉🏼drink Hibiscus juice, avarai juice, Amla juice, ladies finger juice.
👉🏼avoid using plastics
👉🏼eat sprouted ground nut
👉🏼do pranayama daily .
He gave some sprouts, fruit salad, and ragi Laddu to the students. J.C.Kumarappa’s economy of permanence paves the way for world peace, harmony, and healthy competition. he asked all to take a resolution to have only healthy food habits from this day onwards.Sri.M. Nagarajan HM thanked all. The meeting came to an end with the National Anthem.