Navadarshanam Annual Day on 26th January, 2024
Theme: Taking the RED Pill
In just about every domain of our existence, we seem to be content to take the blue pill and remain in a comfortable wonderland despite even existential threats and invisible pandemics. The session will frame this idea within the context of three such domains – growth versus degrowth in the economy, suppression versus healing in human health and deleterious versus wholesome foods.
The session will further explore with active audience participation as to what it takes to build the resilience in order to accept the red pill and awaken to the reality and start to begin a long trajectory towards hopefully survival and sustainability.
Program Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 10.30 am to 11.00 am | Informal interactions |
| 11.00 am to 11.15 am | ND Team and SHG (Self Help Group) – Song |
| 11:15 am to 11:30 am | Welcome address and brief overview of Navadarshanam – T.S. Anantu and Om P. Bagaria (Founders of Navadarshanam) |
| 11:30 am to 12:10 pm | Songs of the mystics – by Shanti Subbaraman |
| 12:10 pm to 12:20 pm | Yoga/stretch break |
| 12.20 pm to 1.10 pm | Main theme: Taking the RED Pill – Gopi Sankarasubramani with audience participation |
| 1.10 pm to 1.15 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm | Lunch and informal gathering |
| 1.15 pm to 3.00 pm | Sale of Navadarshanam food items and Tula clothing – please bring your own carry bags. |
| 3.45 pm to 4.00 pm | Farewell |
Registration:
Navadarshanam is a not-for-profit that is run solely on contributions from residents, visitors and friends.
There is no set fee for attending this event. However we encourage visitors to contribute generously based on their inclination and affordability so that we may continue to host such events.
**Please note that the proceeds from the sale of food items goes solely towards supporting rural livelihoods and is completely separate from any contributions to be made to Navadarshanam.
Venue : Navadarshanam Campus
4/70 Ganganahally hamlet, Gumalapuram village Thally block, Tamil Nadu 635118.
Google maps shows the accurate location to Navadarshanam as well.
RSVP: This year we are exploring the options of arranging a bus – we will keep you posted. Meanwhile, please do fill out accurate information in case we end up having to coordinate carpooling.
If you plan to attend this event, please RSVP by providing your details as well as ride sharing information by clicking on the link to the form below. RSVP is of crucial importance for our planning to enable adequate food preparation, yet no wastage.
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