Vanita Vedi by Girija Kallath

The Vanitha Vedi of Borivli Malayali Samajam upholds the unique Kerala tradition of importance and respect to women in the society.

Ever since its inception, the Vanitha Vedi has demonstrated its ability and capability in supporting the Samajam’s activities in exemplary manner.

The Vanitha Vedi’s role in cultural, educational and social activities of the Samajam is praiseworthy. The annual Inter-school painting competition, elocution competition, dance programmes during annual day celebrations, onam celebrations and other cultural events would not have been successful without the support of the dedicated women members.

The Vanitha Vedi has been adjudged winner in many inter-samajam competitions. Apart from representing the Samajam, some of the Vanitha Vedi members have proved their mettle in their individual capacities as well in Kaikottikkali Competition etc. The Vanitha Vedi provided its members with opportunity to unleash their potential in the cultural activities.

The social awareness and sense of responsibility of the Vanitha Vedi was proved by a well attended Seminar on Gynaecology. A prominent practising Gynaecologist was invited to educate women in the society on the subject, followed by a  gynaec  check-up camp. The entrepreneurship of the lady members of the Samajam was  also demonstrated through  “Onachanda”

With the help of the smarter younger generation and the dramatic revolution in communication technologies, the Vanitha Vedi must now explore possibilities of redefining its role in the social, educational and cultural ethos of the Malayali Community in and around Borivli.