Swami Vivekanda Jayanti 2026 | Birthday Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026 date is 12 January 2026 as per English calendar & as per Hindu calendar it is celebrated on January 10. Vivekananda Tithi Puja is celebrated on 21 January, Krishna Paksha Saptami in Poush Month. This Jayanti is 163rd birthday celebrations of Swami Vivekananda.

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Dutta, was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Swamy Vivekananda is considered as the prominent personality in introduction of Hinduism and its philosophies to western countries.

Swami Vivekananda’s speech in Chicago Parliament of World’s Religions in 1893 is one of the most popular speeches ever in the history of India and Hinduism.

Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 (Poush Krishna Saptami) and left his physical body to Mahasamadhi on 4 July 1902.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto in all the centers of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. West Bengal’s Belur Math, the head quarters of Ramakrishna Math, is one of the best places to watch Vivekananda Jayanti celebrations.

Historical Background

Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, Vivekananda gained fame at the 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago with his speech “Sisters and brothers of America,” advocating religious tolerance and Hinduism’s universality. He founded Ramakrishna Math (monastic order) and Ramakrishna Mission (social service) in 1897, promoting education, healthcare, and nationalism while addressing poverty and caste issues.​

Significance

The day inspires youth through Vivekananda’s ideals of self-reliance (“Arise, awake”), selfless service (Daridra Narayana), and interfaith harmony, declared National Youth Day by India in 1984 to harness youth potential for nation-building.​

Modern Observance

Celebrations feature youth conferences, discourses, cultural programs, and service activities at Ramakrishna centers worldwide, including Hyderabad’s missions blending spiritual talks with community drives.​