India arranged a function at 04.00 pm at its auditorium, the 125th Anniversary of Swamiji's Chicago Addresses

18 September 2018

Dear Devotees & Friends,

Please accept our namaskar and hearty wishes.

On 11th September 2018 Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Swami Vivekananda Marg, Vrindaban, Dt. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281 121, India arranged a function at 04.00 pm at its auditorium, the 125th Anniversary of Swamiji's Chicago Addresses with the participation of total 300 school students, nursing students, teachers & devotees.

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Swami Vivekananda Marg, Vrindaban, Dt. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281 121, India

Shri Rajiv Kalra, Executive Engineer, Mathura EUDD, was the Guest of Honour including three elite monks of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission were the respective speakers in the programme. They spoke about various ideas of Swamiji i.e. Women Empowerment, Man-Making Education, Spirit of Service and Brotherhood, etc.

The programme was concluded with the distribution of booklets on Swamiji’s & refreshments to all the participants.

Anniversary of Ma Sarada Kutir:  We are glad to inform you that the 6th Anniversary of Ma Sarada Kuthir (Kala Babu Kunj) and the 131st Anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi’s visit to Sri Vrindaban Dham was held with due pomp and éclat on 12th September 2018.  Special Puja, Sri Sri Chandi path, Sri Sri Chandi Homa, Bhajans were conducted at Ma Sarada Kutir wherein nearly 250 devotees from other places, 170 local devotees participated and had lunch prasad followed by discussion on Holy Mother by Swami Ishtavratanandajee Mj of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur in Bengali and Swami Sukhanandajee Mj of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama,  Patna in Hindi. The programme ended with Arati, Ma Naam Sankirtan and Bhajans by Swami Nityatmanandajee & Sri Tamal Bhattacharjee accompanied by Sri Dwija Pada Sardar on Tabla in the evening.

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Swami Vivekananda Marg, Vrindaban, Dt. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281 121, India

Bhakta Sammelan: In connection with the Anniversary, a Bhakta Sammelan was conducted on 13th September in the Sevashrama campus wherein nearly 200 devotees participated. The programme started with Mangalarati, Japa, Meditation followed by Vedic chanting, Homa, Sri Ramakrishna Nama Yajna and Bhajans in the Main Shrine followed by the discussion on Holy Mother by Swami Ishtavratanandajee Mj in Bengali and Swami Sukhanandajee Mj in Hindi. In the 2nd session, at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium started with bhajans by Tamjal Bhattacherjee accompanied by Sri Dwija Pada Sardar on Table, Swami Ishtavratanandajee Mj in Bengali, Swami Sukhanandajee Mj, Swami Sujayanandajee of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Gwalior in Hindi delivered lectures, while Swami Virabhadranandajee Mj of Ramakrishna Math, Haripad conducted a descriptive meditation session. This was followed by questions & answers session and the brief talk by a devotee.

The programme ended with Rasleela " Sri Krishna Sudama" by Nikunj Bihari Ras Leela party.

Scholarship Distribution: On 14th September, 140 meritorious and needy students of different Schools and Colleges of Vrindaban were awarded Scholarships in a gracious function which was attended by many Sadhus, dignitaries, devotees, and guardians.

We attach herewith a few photos of the above programmes for your kind information.

With best regards,

Yours in Sri Ramakrishna,

Swami Suprakashananda

Secretary

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Swami Vivekananda Marg, Vrindaban, Dt. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281 121, India
Phone : 0565-244 2310 & 244 3838
Telefax : 0565-244 3310
Email: vrindaban@rkmm.org

ma sarada kutir

ma sarada kutir shrine