Kanpur, October 2026 : An inspiring scene unfolded across educational institutions in Kanpur on Tuesday as more than one lakh students and teachers collectively sang the complete national song, Vande Mataram, during morning assemblies in response to a call by the Hindu Spiritual and Service Institution.
The school campuses echoed with the patriotic song, marking the announcement of the upcoming Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair, scheduled to be held from November 26 to 30 at Brijendra Swaroop Park, Benajhabar, near BNSD Shiksha Niketan in Kanpur.
Along with the collective singing of Vande Mataram, students and teachers were informed about the fair, its objectives and the various programmes planned ahead of the main event.
Organisers Highlight Objectives of the Fair
Speakers said the fair would provide an opportunity to reconnect with India's ancient cultural heritage, patriotism, environmental conservation, family values and service-oriented activities.
They appealed to students and parents to participate enthusiastically in the fair and take part in the various competitions being organised as part of the event.
The participants also pledged to contribute towards making the service fair a success.
The programmes held at different educational institutions received guidance from Prant Sanghchalak Bhawani Tiwari, Navendu Shukla, Arvind Dixit, Brijmohan and Gunwant Kothari, national convenor of the organising institution.
The organisers said the initiative aimed to encourage cultural awareness, patriotic spirit and participation in community service among students, families and the wider public.
