PYSSUM
"WONDERLAND OF ANGELS"
Yrs
"Equality, Diversity and Inclusion"
EVENTS
EVENTS
Anand Utsav - a festival of joy 2024
(A Celebration of Creativity and Inclusion)
Anand Utsav, PYSSUM's annual day celebration, is a platform dedicated to raising awareness about the creativity and sports talents of children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The 2024 edition of this joyous festival was held on December 8th at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Government Girls Degree College, Aliganj, Lucknow.
This year's theme, Unity in Diversity – India’s Cultural Heritage, was beautifully brought to life through cultural dance and drama performances. Ten schools, including PYSSUM Child Development Centre, participated enthusiastically, showcasing their students' artistic expressions and interpretations of the theme. All participating institutions are committed to the education, training, and rehabilitation of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Utsav began with the Vandana and the launch of PYSSUM's E-Journal, PYSSUM Literaria.
Continuing its tradition of promoting inclusivity and empowerment, PYSSUM awarded the Paramahansa Yogananda Annual Scholarship to deserving children and adults with special needs from the participating organizations. For the academic year 2023-24, scholarships were presented to 23 students and trainees.
The event was graced by former Vice-Chancellor Prof. J. V. V. Vaishampayan, who served as the Guest of Honour. The esteemed panel of judges included Prof. Ranjana Vaishampayan from the University of Lucknow, Mrs. Pranita Lele, an educationist and economics expert, and Mrs. Niharika Singh, President of Lucknow Vyapar Mandal Mahila. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the Paramahansa Yogananda Trophy for Best Performance, which was awarded to Navdeep School, Hussainganj, Lucknow, for their outstanding presentation.
Anand Utsav 2024 was a heartwarming celebration of talent, creativity, and unity, reinforcing the message that every individual, regardless of their abilities, has something valuable to contribute to society.
Christmas Celebration 2024
Christmas, a celebration of Divine Love, Kindness, Non-Violence, and Eternal Peace, was joyfully observed at PYSSUM. The festivities brought smiles to the faces of children and adults alike, especially with the delightful appearance of Santa Claus, who spread warmth and cheer on the chilly day. The delicious Christmas cake added to the festive spirit, making the celebration truly memorable.
International Day of Yoga
Paramahansa Yogananda, often revered as the Father of Yoga in the West, was born on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. His life's mission was to foster world peace through Yoga and meditation. He began his journey of service to humanity by founding a school in Dihika, West Bengal, which later relocated to Ranchi. Today, his global mission is carried forward as the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) / Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). Thanks to the visionary efforts of India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations introduced the International Day of Yoga, underscoring the significance of Yoga in bringing balance to individuals and communities.
International Day of Meditation
In a time when many parts of the Middle East and Europe are plagued by conflict, the United Nations has taken another significant step by declaring December 23 as International Meditation Day. This decision reflects the recognition that meditation is not only a personal tool for inner peace but also a foundational solution for harmonious societies.
Indian saints have long emphasized this universal truth: "Meditation is the solution to all our problems."
Today, the world is beginning to embrace this timeless wisdom. PYSSUM has followed the system of Yoga and Meditation since its inception and we have witnessed the amazing fruits of using the methods given by Paramahansa Yogananda Ji for children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities..