SHARAN

IVU is one of the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world with representations in 120 countries. The Founders of IVU had close association with Mahatma Gandhi while he was at London.

It will be a rare opportunity to hear experts from all over the world, interact and exchange ideas on this topic that is very relevant to our present times. The theme of the event is FREEDOM from diseases through NON-VIOLENT food. The power of ahimsa was demonstrated by Mahatma Gandhi not very long ago.  Saint Vallalar (19th century) was the greatest champion of non-violent  food with a vision to create a happy and harmonious world.

Plant based diet has been proven to be the most suitable for human beings. Scientific Research show that a vegetarian diet significantly reduces the risk of many diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancers and improve overall quality and longevity of  life. FREEDOM from many of modern ‘life-style’ diseases is now easily within our reach.

Vegetarianism also is the single most effective way to save our environment. UN in one of its report states that Livestock pollutes our planet more than all the cars, SUVs, trains, trucks, ships and planes put together!

Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Highlights of the 42nd IVU VEGFEST will be:

1.    Delegates and speakers from many countries.
2.    Two days of Talks, debates and discussions.
3.    Different halls for programs in English and Tamil.
4.    Tamil scriptures and saints have emphasised jeevakarunya or compassion towards all beings. Tamil scholars will participate through panel discussions, lectures, debates.
5.    Non-Violent Food Cookery contest.
6.    Continuous Cookery Demonstration.
7.    Exhibition of various food items and information.
8.    Sumptuous and tasty vegan spread.
9.    Felicitation of people who have made a significant contribution to the Vegetarian movement.
10.    Inauguration of chapters in SAARC countries and new Indian chapters.

We personally invite you attend and make use of the opportunity by registering online. The participation is just INR 500 including morning tea, lunch and evening tea on both days. But there are only limited seats in the auditorium. So register right away at www.ivuvegfestchennai.org or sms 9840081118. If you want to start an IVU chapter in your area please contact us. We also invite enthusiastic volunteers who can participate actively in this mission. Let’s all join together and build a healthy, happy and a NON-VIOLENT world.

See the poster here