The festival of Sankranti was observed at Mysore Central Prison with a special programme focused on renewal and personal transformation. The event was organised by the Mysore Unit of Prison Ministry India (PMI).
Prison authorities, PMI coordinators, volunteers and inmates gathered within the prison campus, creating an atmosphere of fraternity and reflection. Sankranti, traditionally symbolising transition and new beginnings, was marked not only as a cultural celebration but also as a moment for introspection and reform.
Swami Sarvajayananda Maharaj of the Ramakrishna Ashram delivered the keynote address, highlighting the spiritual significance of the festival. He reminded inmates that failure and weakness are part of the human journey but stressed that sincere effort, prayer and self-discipline can lead to genuine transformation. He encouraged prisoners to use their time meaningfully for reflection and self-improvement.
V. Seshumurthy, Chief Superintendent of the prison, presided over the programme and extended festive greetings to inmates and staff. He expressed hope that the message of renewal would inspire prisoners to reform their lives and prepare for responsible reintegration into society. The distribution of yellu bella, symbolising harmony and forgiveness, marked the celebration’s conclusion. The programme was widely appreciated, reinforcing the belief that every individual is capable of positive change and a fresh beginning.
