Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru is organizing Antaryoga – Spiritual retreat on Sunday, the 10th June 2018 form 9 am till 4 pm. We invite all the interested to attend the programme. Details are given below:
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Inauguration of Vermicompost Plant
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru has set up a Vermicompost plant with support from MRPL as a Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan initiative. This plant will be inaugurated by Sri Vedavyas Kamath, MLA, Mangaluru South on 3rd June at 4.30 pm.
Ashram has also set up a Drinking Water Treatment plant to provide pure drinking water to hundreds of students and devotees who frequent our Ashrama with the help from MRPL & SKF Elixir Pvt India Ltd. This will be inaugurated on 3rd June at 4.30 pm.
Programme details are given in below. We invite all our friends and well wishers to participate in the programme.
Distribution of Study materials
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru runs Vivekananda Coaching Centre wherein free tuition is provided to deserving students from class 5 to class 10 from 4 pm to 6 pm every day.
Ramakrishna Mission also distributes study materials like school bags, notebooks, uniforms, umbrellas, pens and other stationery materials to deserving students of coaching centre every year.
Inauguration of the new academic year of the coaching centre along with distribution of study materials for 2018-19 will be held in a special programme being held in our Ashrama auditorium on Sunday, 3rd June 2018 at 5 pm.
Carnatic Vocal recital on 20th May
Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru in association with Sangeetha Parishat & Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has arranged a Carnatic Music recital in the Auditorium on 20th May at 10 am. Interested listeners are welcome to attend the recital. Details are given below:
Carnatic Classical Music Programme
Sangeetha Parishath-Mangalore is observing Silver Jubilee Celebrations and the inaugural function will be held at Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore on 29th April 2018, Sunday.
Carnatic Classical concerts are also arranged on this occasion the details of which are given below. We invite the connoisseurs and all the interested to attend the concert and enjoy the renditions.
21st Week’s Swacchata Abhiyan by Ramakrishna Mission on 25th March
Inauguration of renovated Arise Awake Park: On successful completion of 20 weeks of cleanliness drive in the 4th phase, special programme was organized at Karangalpady on 25h March 2018. Renovated “Arise Awake Park” was inaugurated by Sri J R Lobo, MLA, Mangaluru South in the presence of Swami Jitakamanandaji, Captain Ganesh Karnik, Prakash Salian, MCC Councilor, Prashanth Baliga of MRPL, Umanath Kotekar & others.
Speaking on the occasion, Sri J R Lobo said, “This park is a proof of the fact that clean mind is the first step towards clean environment. Ramakrishna Mission Swacchata Abhiyan has been successfully instilling in the minds of public awareness about cleanliness. I congratulate each and every one who has participated in this Abhiyan.
In his benedictory Address Swami Jitakamanandaji said, “We have a responsibility of keeping our city clean and garbage free. Hence each of us has to take a vow that we don’t litter everywhere. In addition, if we can transform garbage dumping yards & neglected spots in to parks like this, it will result in a cleaner & beautiful city.
Mayor of MCC Sri Bhaskar Moily lauded the efforts of Ramakrishna Mission in creating awareness on cleanliness among the public and assured greater cooperation and support for the abhiyan from MCC in the days ahead. Captain Ganesh Karnik delivered keynote address. Swami Ekagamyanandaji welcomed the gathering and Sri Prakash Salian thanked the gathering. Sri Raghuraj Kadri anchored the programme.
Cleanliness Drive: After the inauguration of the park, 21st week’s Shramadan was flagged off by Sri Bhaskar Moily, Mayor of MCC and Sri Rajaneesh Kapikad, Former deputy Mayor of MCC. Afterwards monks, and other dignitaries took up the brooms and cleaned the road sides. Vittaldas Prabhu, MUkesh Alva, Souraj Mangalore and Mohammad Shameem guided the volunteers in cleaning the four roads. Volunteers also cleaned the road leading from the park towards Subramanya Sadana and cleaned the adjoining compound walls. Students of Nitte Physiotherapy college under Dr Dhanesh Kumar cleaned the Jail road in Karnagalpady area. Residents of Pawan Apartments cleaned the premises & surroundings of Animal Husbandry office. Students of St. Aloysius college went from door to door distributing the handbills on awareness among the localites.
Clearance of construction debris: Heaps of construction debris lying by the side of the Animal husbandry office for the past few days was cleared by Sadeep Kodikal, Jagan Kodikal, Shivu Puttur and others. Japanese Masahiro & Masako Akoyi actively participated in the Abhiyan. Prabhakar Shetty, Ramesh Rao, Deviprasad Kadri, Shubhoday Alva, Ashok Subbaiah, Suresh Shetty, President of HMS, Srikanth Rao & more than 400 volunteers actively participated in the drive. Dilraj Alva coordinated the drive.
All the volunteers were served tiffin after the drive. MRPL is sponsoring the drive.
We have attached few snaps of the drive.
20th week’s Swacchata Drive by Ramakrishna Mission on 18th March
20th week’s drive of Ramakrishna Mission Swacchata Abhiyan was organized at Bejai Kapikad area on 18th March. The drive was flagged off at 7.30 am in front of Indian Oil Petrol Pump at Kapikad Bejai by Dr Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, Nitte College of Physiotherapy and World renowned magician Sri Kudroli Ganesh in the presence of Swami Jitakamanandaji. Speaking on the occasion Dr Dhanesh Kumar said, “Swacchata Abhiyan should not be for show off but should spring out of genuine concern. Efforts of Ramakrishna Mission in this regard are laudable and I urge each and every responsible citizen to join them.” Balakrishna Bhat, Imtiyaj Shekh, Shantappa Babu, Preetham Mugila & others were present.
Cleanliness Drive: About 200 volunteers were divided into 6 groups. Roads leading from Kapikad petrol bunk were divided among the volunteers for cleaning. Both sides of the road from Kapikad to Bejai Bus stand were cleaned by 2 groups under Captain Ganesh Karnik. Two more team of volunteers took up cleanliness work in Anegundi road under Sri Vittaldas Prabhu & Umar Farooq K. Students of Nitte Physiotherapy college cleaned the road and adjoining drains in Kapikad by removing the plastic papers and sweeping the area. Volunteers under P N Bhat, Mehboob, Uday K P cleaned an area near petrol bunk which was littered with plastic waste. They also cleared a footpath which was covered with mud by using JCB thus helping pedestrians.
Repainting of 6 direction boards: With the intention of benefitting the local public 6 direction boards depicting the names of the roads which were faded and were not serving purpose were cleaned and repainted. Direction boards in Netaji Road in Bejai kapikad, Kirodian Lane, 1st Cross, 2nd Cross & 6th cross were repainted.
Removal of Flex banners & posters: Illegal flex hoardings and banners have not only ruined the beauty of the city but are also leading to poster wars. Hence the volunteers of Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan under Souraj Mangalore, Sudhir Vamanjoor, Prakash Garodi, Ganesh Prasad Shetty, Dilraj Alva & other youths removed several flex banners & hoardings in Jyothi, Kankanadi, PVS, Kodialbail & Hampankatta areas.
Distribution of awareness Literature: Students of St. Aloysius College under the guidance of lecturers, Prajna Jain & Metlida Veronika Pais visited houses and shops door to door distributing awareness handbills and urging them to keep their areas clean. Prashanth Raj of Bhumika Water Suppliers volunteered to clean the roads swept by washing with water and watered the plants planted in the road dividers.
Wall Painting at Karnagalpady Market: Few weeks before, Karnagalpady Market area was littered with garbage and plastic waste. After our volunteers cleaned the area and urged the localites to cooperate in maintaining the area clean, it had stopped. This week the surrounding compound walls of Karangalpady Market were beautified with nice decorative thematic drawings and paintings by Vikram Shetty, Shailesh Kotian & members of Aditattwa team under the guidance of Ramakrishna Mission.
All the volunteers were served tiffin after the drive. MRPL is sponsoring the drive.
Some snaps are as follows:
183rd Birthday Celebration of Sri Ramakrishna
Ramakrishna Math Mangaluru will observe 183rd Birthday Celebration of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna on Saturday, the 17th February 2018 as per the programme given below. We invite all our devotees, friends and well-wishers to attend the programme.
Mahashivaratri
Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru is observing Mahashivaratri in the Ashrama on Wednesday, the 14th February 2018 as per the programme given below. We invite all the devotees and well-wishers to take part in the programme.
Shakti-2018 – Women Empowerment Programme
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru has organized Shakti – 2018 – Women Empowerment Programme on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sister Nivedita on 10th February 2018. The details of the programme are given below. We invite all the interested to take part in the programme.
Swacch Ambassador Oath Taking Ceremony
Since last 3 years, The Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru is spearheading a mass-movement “Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan” after a special appeal from the Government of India. In the first 2 phases of the Abhiyan, Ashrama conducted 40 cleanliness drives in and around Mangalore spreading awareness among the masses. Third phase saw the Ashrama successfully completing 500 cleanliness drives in various parts of Mangalore and nearby areas. Ashrama has planned 4 novel initiatives in the current fourth phase. Daily Abhiyan has volunteers from the Ashrama reaching out a minimum of 100 households/shopkeepers a day spreading awareness about hygiene and cleanliness. In Weekly Abhiyan on Sunday mornings, group of volunteers clean a particular area in the city and undertake some basic civil repair work benefiting the common mass. Ashram has also adopted about 100 villages in Mangaluru & Bantwala taluks where cleanliness drives are conducted once in a month.
Swacch Manas Programme is a tender offshoot of the Swacchata Abhiyan catering to about 10000 students. About 100 schools have been selected and training sessions are conducted once in a month in each school targeting 100 selected students in each school. Students are enlightened about the cleanliness, garbage segregation, hygiene and other aspects. Ashram is also designing a workbook to effectively reach out to the students with the message of awareness.
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru has organized Swacch Ambassadors Oath Taking ceremony at Ashrama auditorium on Friday, the 9th February 2018 as per the programme given below.
Bhavasangama’18
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is organizing Bhavasangama’18 – 3 days’ Residential Devotees’ Convention in the Ashrama from 26th to 28th January. In commemoration of 125 years of Historic address of Swami Vivekananda at the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago, the theme of the programme is chosen as, “Harmony & Acceptance“.
Several monks, speakers will be speaking on different dimensions of harmony in the light of Life & teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sharadadevi & Swami Vivekananda and scriptures. Cultural programmes, Talamaddale, Ashtavadhana, Devotional music will be entertaining and enlightening the participants.
The programme will be inaugurated by Swami Tyaganandaji Maharaj, Head, Vedanta Society, Boston, USA at 10 am on 26th January. Sri Sri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji, Pontiff of Pejawar Mutt will preside over the valedictory programme at 2.30 pm on 28th January.
Details of the programme are given below. Entry to the programme is through prior registration. For more details, please contact office at 0824-2414412.
Youth Convention
Mangalore Ramakrishna Math is organizing Youth Connection on 13th January in connection with National Youth Day Celebration. Sri Padmanabha B Acharya, Honorable Governor of Nagaland will be inaugurating the Programme at 9.30 am. This will be followed by interactive sessions by resource persons. Details of the programme are given below. Interested youth can participate.
Srijana: Art Camp for Swacch Bharath
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore is organizing Srijana – Art Camp on 11th January 2018 on the theme, “Swacch Bharath”. Details of the programme are given below:
Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi
Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru is observing 156th Birthday of Swami Vivekananda in the Ashrama on Monday, 8th January 2018 as per the programme given below. We invite all our devotees and well-wishers to attend the programme.
Kalpataru Utsava
Mangalore Ramakrishna Math is observing Kalpataru Utsava on 1st January 2018 in the Ashrama as per the details given below. We invite all the interested devotees to take part in the programme.
Sri Sharadadevi Jayanthi
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is observing Sri Sharadadevi Jayanthi on Saturday, the 9th December as per the programme given below. We invite all the devotees to take part in the celebrations.
Yakshotsava at Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math in association with Vibhinna, Mangalore is organizing Special Yakshagana Programme, “Yakshotsava” on 3rd December 2017 at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium. Programme starts at 9 am and concludes at 9 pm. Details of the programe are given below. We invite all the interested to attend the programme and enjoy the performance.
Mangaluru Sangeethotsava 2017
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangaluru and Sangita Parishat – Mangalore is organizing “Mangaluru Sangeethotsava – 2017” from 23rd to 26th November in Swami Vivekananda Auditoriuam in Ashrama premises.
We invite all the interested to attend the concert and enjoy the renditions.
Antaryoga – Spiritual Retreat
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is organizing Antaryoga – Spiritual Retreat on Sunday, the 19th November 2017 as per the details of the programme given below. We invite all the interested to contact Ashrama office and register their names before hand.
Swacch Manas Seminar
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore is organizing Swacch Manas Seminar on 4th November. About 600 Engineering students are expected to participate in the half day Programme.
Sri T R Suresh, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner will e inaugurating the Seminar. Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission will be the Chief Guest. Swami Sarvasthanandaji, Designate Minister-In-Charge, Ramakrishna Vedanata Centre, UK and Prof. Raghothama Rao K, Director, Manas Training Academy, Bangalore will resource persons.
Details of the Programme are given below:
Launching 4th Phase of Swacchata Abhiyan
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru is launching 4th phase of the Swacchata Abhiyan on 3rd November. Honorable Union Minister of State for Drinking Water & Sanitation, Sri Ramesh Kumar Jigajinagi will be inaugurating the programme at 9.00 am.
Please find the details of the Abhiyan as well as the programme in the invitation given below:
Durga Puja
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is observing Sri Sri Durga Puja (in Photo) on Mahanavami Day, i.e. on 29th September in the Ashrama according to the programme given below. We invite all the devotees to participate in the programme and take the blessings of the Divine Mother.
Medha ’17 – Seminar for Aspiring Teachers
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is organizing Medha ’17 – Seminar for Aspiring Teachers on Saturday, 9th September 2017. Entry to the Programme is through prior registration. Interested can contact Ashrama office for more details and registration. The details of the programme are given below:
Shraddha ’17 – Seminar for Post Graduate Students
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is organizing Shraddha ’17 – Seminar for Post Graduate Students on Friday, 8th September 2017. Entry to the Programme is through prior registration. Interested can contact Ashrama office for more details and registration. The details of the programme are given below:
Prajna ’17 – Orientation Programme for College Faculty
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore is organizing Prajna ’17 – Orientation Programme for College Faculty on Thursday, 7th September 2017. Entry to the Programme is through prior registration. Interested can contact Ashrama office for more details and registration. The details of the programme are given below:
Panchamada Inchara Viveka Smruthi 2017
Ramakrishna Math in association with Chiranthana Charitable Trust, Surathkal is organizing Hindusthani Classical music Programme, “Panchamada Inchara – Viveka Smruthi” in the Ashrama auditorium on 12th & 13th August as per the details given below. Interested are invited to participate in the concerts and enjoy the renditions.
Antaryoga on 13th August
Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore has organized a Spiritual retreat – Antaryoga on Sunday, the 13th August 2017. Programme commences at 9 am. Details of the programme are given below. Interested are requested to register their names beforehand.
Swara-Laya-Sandhya
Ramakrishna Math is organizing Swara-Laya-Sandhya special Classical Music Programme in association with Chirantana Charitable Trust, Surathkal & Sapthak, Bengaluru on Sunday, the 29th January 2017 from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Details are given below. We invite all the interested to attend the concerts and enjoy the renditions.
155th Birthday Celebration of Swami Vivekananda
Mangalore Ramakrishna Math is observing 155th Birthday Celebration of Swami Vivekananda in the Ashrama on 19th January 2017 according to the programme given below. All are invited to attend the programme.