The Adhyaksha

Srimat Swami Jitakamanandaji 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.

He entered monastic service initially at Thrissur and Kalady. Following his ordination into Sannyas in 1983, he spent 18 years managing Ramakrishna Mission Balakashrama, a students' residence in Mangalore, where he supported numerous rural students in pursuing higher education.

He previously directed Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education at Yadavagiri, Mysore for approximately nine years, focusing on value education training for educators. Currently, he leads Ramakrishna Math in Mangalore.

Under his leadership, the Ashrama has launched several initiatives including the Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan, youth conventions, cultural events promoting local arts, and value seminars for students and educators.

He has been invited to address hundreds of educational institutions. The Mangalore Ashrama has received recognition including the Rajyotsava Award (2012), Erya Award (2013), U Srinivasa Mallya Award (2019), and Amrita Mahotsava State Award (2021).