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Shodasi Puja (Phalaharini Kali Puja) - 26th May, 2025

Phalaharini Kali Puja was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on 26th May 2025. After the evening arati, a vishesh puja was held at the Temple, followed by Bhoga-arati and Pushpanjali. Kali kirtans and other bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwarananda. Around 60 devotees and students were served night pr...

30.05.25 04:39 PM - Comment(s)


A spiritual retreat was held at our Almora Centre from 8th to 11th May 2025, attended by 85 delegates from

various parts of India and countries such as the USA, UK, Bangladesh, and Canada.



The retreat featured the following speakers and sessions:

  1. Swami Raghavendrananda, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Nag...
21.05.25 11:27 AM - Comment(s)

VIVEKANANDA INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION


The annual Vivekananda Inter-School Competition was held for schools in Almora town. This year, around 3500 students from 39 schools participated in a two-round format:

  • First round: Held at respective schools from 23rd April to 1st May 2025
  • Second round: Conducted ...
20.05.25 11:21 AM - Comment(s)
Vivekananda Dwar Samman Samaroh, 30th March, 2025

The public meeting was held on 30th March 2025 at the Shivananda Hall of Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora, to felicitate the key people involved in the construction of Vivekananda Dwar.

The event was graced by:

  • Shri Ajay Tamta, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and...

14.04.25 04:17 PM - Comment(s)
Inaguration of Vivekananda Dwar, 23rd March, 2025

Vivekananda Dwar, constructed by Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora, on NH 109 at Karbala Junction, Almora, was inaugurated on 22/03/2025 (afternoon) by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand- Sri Pushkar Singh Dhami ji in the presence of Central Minister of State for Road Transp...
14.04.25 04:16 PM - Comment(s)
Mahashivaratri Puja 2025

Mahashivaratri was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 28th February, 2025. The Puja started after Sandhya Arati at 7:30 PM. Bhogarati, Bathing of Baneshwara Shiva Lingam & Pushpanjali were also conducted. The Puja got over by 10.00 PM Bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwarananada ...

11.03.25 03:39 PM - Comment(s)
190th Tithi Puja of Thakur Sri Ramakrishna Dev 2025

The 190th Birth Anniversary of Thakur Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa Dev was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Saturday, 1st March, 2025. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:00 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Homa at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans were s...

08.03.25 03:03 PM - Comment(s)
Special Youth Programme, 4th March, 2025

A special youth program was conducted on 4th march 2025 from 10 AM to 11 AM.
The schedule was as following:
Sl.ItemPerformerDuration
1Swami Vivekananda Pranam MantraSVSC5mins
2Saraswati VandanaSVKBPK5mins
3Gita PaathGICL5mins
4Welcome SpeechSSJ5mins
5Uttarākhaṇḍ Devabhūmi Mātribhūmi (Song)SSJ5mins
6Short Sp...
07.03.25 03:14 PM - Comment(s)
Spiritual Retreat - May 2025

Dear Devotees,


We are delighted to announce that a 4-day Spiritual Retreat will be held from 8-11 May 2025 at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora.


Here's a summary of the Retreat:

Speaker

Topic

 1 Swami Shuddhidananda,
Adhyaksha, Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati
Chapter 15 of Bhagawad Gita (Purushottam Yoga)
 2Swami Ragha...
21.02.25 05:13 PM - Comment(s)
76th Republic Day - 26 Jan 2025

76th Republic Day Celebration – 2025

The 76th Republic Day was celebrated at our Ashrama premises on Sunday, 26th January 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.


The program commenced with the flag hoisting by the Chief Guest, Sri Prakash Singh Khatri, District Tourism Development Officer, Almora, followed b...

03.02.25 12:01 PM - Comment(s)