Coimbatore: Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to promulgate the significance and relevance of the Gandhian ideals of Ahimsa and Satyagraha, the Kumaraguru Institutions under the aegis of Kumaraguru Microcosm has initiated the creation of 'Ahimsa Vanam,' a tranquil forest garden curated to exist as a multifunctional landscape, to enhance urban resilience.
Coimbatore: Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to promulgate the significance and relevance of the Gandhian ideals of Ahimsa and Satyagraha, the Kumaraguru Institutions under the aegis of Kumaraguru Microcosm has initiated the creation of 'Ahimsa Vanam,' a tranquil forest garden curated to exist as a multifunctional landscape, to enhance urban resilience.
Seeding the 'Mother Bed' at Ahimsa Vanam was held on October 10, which the participation of Rev. Kosho Niwano, President-Designate Rissho Kosei-kai who was the Guest of Honour from Japan, along with 20 Japanese delegates. The initiation of 'Ahimsa Vanam' began with guests, invitees, faculty members and students sowing seeds in the mother bed. Following this, the
students of Kumaraguru Institutions introduced 'Microcosm,' the eco-conscious initiative and 'Ahimsa Vanam,' the tranquil forest.
Kumaraguru students who are learning Japanese as a language, recited a poem in Japanese to welcome the guests. The Guest of Honour then planted a tree and watered it. Following this, a Japanese prayer was rendered for peace, happiness and prosperity. Following this, the Guest of Honour also delivered a special address which was translated in English for the benefit of the audience. Dr. B K Krishnaraj Vanavarayar delivered the Presidential address after which the danseuse from Shivanjali Fine Arts performed classical dances. The event culminated with a scintillating dance performance from Evoke, KCT's dance club.