About Mangaluru Math

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru, is a branch of the worldwide organization founded by Swami Vivekananda, with the motto: "Service of God in Man." With this ideal we strive "for the good of many and for the welfare of many."

About our Ashram

Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru, is situated in the auspicious surroundings of the ancient Mangaladevi Temple in Mangaluru, a beautiful coastal city nestled between the rolling hills of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Spread across seven acres of land, the Ashrama campus is adorned with hundreds of trees and plants, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. It serves as a place of spiritual solace and inspiration for monks, students, visitors, and devotees.

History of Ashram

Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru was started in a rented building under the leadership of Swami Vimalanandaji in Lalbagh area in Mangaluru on 3rd June 1947.

It was shifted to the present premises in August 1951 and Swami Adidevanandaji, a scholar & stalwart headed the ashrama and started various activities.

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Activities of Mangaluru Ashram

The service activities organised by Ashrama can be broadly classified into four categories. Educational Activities, Social Activities, Cultural Activities & Spiritual Activities are offered for the benefit of the masses. We request to make use of these service activities and join hands in rebuilding India.

Educational & Youth activities

The Ashram conducts various educational & youth activities based on the teaching of Swami Vivekananda. The Math has conducted more than 1000 value education...

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Social activities

Swami Vivekananda was the first religious leader in India to speak for the poor and the downtrodden and to state boldly, "He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the...

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Cultural activities

Ramakrishna Math Mangaluru can proudly claim to have promoted the vibrant culture of the land. Every year we organize Yakshagaana, Taalamaddale, Ashtaavadhaana,...

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Spiritual activities

Ramakrishna's main teachings included God-realization as the supreme goal of life. In this regard, Ramakrishna Math Mangaluru organising various service activit...

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$Swami Jitakamanand ji Maharaj$

The Adhyaksha

Swami Jitakamanand ji Maharaj

Srimat Swami Jitakamanandaji is a senior monk of Sri Ramakrishna Mission. Having been inspired by the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, and other saints, he joined the Order in the year 1973.

In the beginning years of his monastic life he served the Mission at Thrissur and Kalady.

Adhyakshas of Mangaluru Math

$Swami Vimalanandaji$

Swami Vimalanandaji

(1947 - 1951)

$Swami Adidevanandaji$

Swami Adidevanandaji

(1951 - 1966)

$Swami Vijnanandaji$

Swami Vijnanandaji

(1966 - 1981)

$Swami Sundanandaji$

Swami Sundanandaji

(1981 - 1998)

$Swami Purnakamanandaji$

Swami Purnakamanandaji

(1998 - 2010)

$Swami Jitakamanandaji$

Swami Jitakamanandaji

(2010 - Present)

Facilities of Ashram

The Ashram offers its facilities to those in need. These facilities attract and benefit society at large.

Prayer Hall

Vivekananda Book World

Balakashrama

Swami Vivekananda Coaching Center

Sri Sarada Devi Adhyayana Kendra

Sharada Library

Swami Vivekananda Auditorium

Yoga Hall

Studio for YouTube Channel & Digital Platforms

The Office

Amrita Bhavana

Ashrama Timings

We invite each one of you to visit and know about our Educational, Social, Cultural & Spiritual Programmes. We request you join your hands with our noble initiative.

Prayer Hall

A shrine dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna and a meditation and prayer hall, where daily worship, prayers and bhajans are held.

5.45 AM to 12.30 PM & 3.30 PM to 8.00 PM

Adhyaksha's Office

Adhyaksha Swamiji is available to devotees and visitors for interaction.

10.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM

Office

The Office of Ramakrishna Math & Mission Mangaluru for correspondence & Coordination.

9.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM

Book Stall

Exhibition & Sales of Ramakrishna Vivekananda Vedanta literature. The bookstall will be closed for half a day every Monday.

9.30 AM to 12.30 PM & 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM

Study Hall

Our dedicated study hall facility provides a peaceful environment for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, NEET, CA and others. This sacred space, named after the Holy Mother, offers the necessary infrastructure for serious study and contemplation.

8.00 AM to 8.00 PM