Chinmaya Mission South Africa recently hosted its annual flagship community event, ‘Samarpanam’, at the Kendra Hall, to celebrate the 108th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, 20th century spiritual revolutionary. With a vibrant confluence of soulful music, classical dance, and a sumptuous dinner for all participants, the cultural evening was one to remember for a long time. In the presence of Swami Abhedananda (Chinmaya Mission South Africa) and Her Excellency Dr Anasuya Boligarla (Director, Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Indian Consulate, Durban), ‘Samarpanam 2024’ manifested as a beautiful platform of expressing gratitude to Pujya Gurudev, and a means to take the glory and vision of Chinmaya Mission to the masses. The evening also became a landmark occasion that put forth Chinmaya Mission South Africa’s visionary ‘Nourish to Flourish’ project to the entire Durban community; an initiative that aims to feed 2000+ underprivileged families and children across Durban, every single day, totally free of cost, starting later this year.
Celebrated Kathak dancer Manesh Maharaj, and the Carnatic maestro Karthiegasen Pillay along with their talented co-artistes, gave stellar performances and made the event enjoyable for all attendees.
Over 450 people from across the city participated in the event, including principals of schools with underprivileged students, heads of civic associations and NGOs, representatives of religious organisations, media professionals, owners and suppliers of grocery stores, among many others.
Chinmaya Mission SA was humbled to achieve this feat of bringing diverse populations together for unparalleled celebration, inspiration, and transformation, and a pledge for ‘each one, to feed some’ – to create a legacy of compassion, contributing to the upliftment of our brothers, sisters and future generations.
