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Concluding Ceremony - May 2024

Dear Devotees,


Almora holds a sacred place among the Himalayan peaks, which was also deeply cherished by Swami Vivekananda, who visited this hill town thrice in his short life. He had expressed his profound connection to this land & his vision for an Ashrama in his own words:


“These Mountains are...

03.03.24 01:57 PM - Comment(s)
162nd Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Vivekananda (2 Feb. 2024)

The 162nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 2nd February, 2024. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Homa at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwarananada...

07.02.24 03:22 PM - Comment(s)
75th Republic Day - 26 Jan 2024

The 75th Republic Day was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 26th January, 2024 at the Vivekananda Corner. Sri Deepak Singh, IFS, DFO, Almora- the chief guest on the occasion inaugurated the programme by Unfurling the Flag. The monastic members and other dignitaries sung the Nation...

27.01.24 01:57 PM - Comment(s)
162nd Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Turiyananda (24 Jan. 2024)

The 162nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Turiyananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Wednesday, 24th January, 2024. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Homa at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwaranan...

25.01.24 05:05 PM - Comment(s)
40th National Youth Day 12 Jan. 2024

The 40th National Youth Day was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 12th January, 2024. Chief Guest Prof. Sri Satpal Singh Bisht, Vice Chancellor, Soban Singh Jeena, University, Almora inaugurated the programme by garlanding Swami Vivekananda's statue. The monastic members present c...

13.01.24 01:50 PM - Comment(s)
Sri Sri Sarada Devi Tithi Puja (Jan. 2024)

The 171st Birth Anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Homa at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans and Matri Sangeet w...

04.01.24 07:53 PM - Comment(s)
Christmas Eve 2023


Christmas Eve was celebrated with a Special Puja in the Ashrama Temple on Sunday, 24th December, 2023. The worship was followed by Arati & singing of Christmas Carols. More than 50 devotees, students & workers were fed the night prasad.

27.12.23 11:20 AM - Comment(s)
Footsteps of Swamji in Devbhoomi

A new documentary titled- Footsteps of Swamji in Devbhoomi chronicling the three journeys of Swami Vivekananda to Uttarakhand was released by Revered Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission on May 24, 2023 at Almora.

10.12.23 01:00 PM - Comment(s)
Guru Purnima 2023


The auspicious ‘Guru Purnima’ was celebrated with Special Puja and Homa in the Ashrama Temple on Monday, 3rd July, 2023. The day began with Mangal Arati at 6 am and the festivities continued till 9 pm at night. More than 100 devotees attended the Puja and partook the prasad.

07.12.23 05:14 PM - Comment(s)
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2023


The auspicious occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated on 7th September 2023. A special Puja, accompanied by devotional songs was held after the evening Arati, which was attended by devotees and students. 
Watch a short video of the function here

07.12.23 04:53 PM - Comment(s)