Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora - NewsRamakrishna Kutir, Almora - Newshttps://almora.rkmm.org/newsThu, 14 May 2026 17:59:40 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Spiritual Retreat - 6th to 8th May 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/spiritual-retreat-6th-to-8th-may-2026A three day spiritual retreat was held at our Almora Ashrama from 6 th to 8th May 2026 , attended by 65  delegates from various parts of India  & ]]>


A three day spiritual retreat was held at our Almora Ashrama from 6th to 8th May 2026, attended by 65 delegates from

various parts of India  



The retreat featured the following speakers and sessions:

Swami Shuddhidananda, Adhyaksha, Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati – Discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter-8 (Akshar Brahma Yoga) 

Swami Divyavratananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Guwahati – Bhakti Geeti (Bhajans).


Swami Shuddhidananda
Swami Divyavratananda
Devotional Songs by Devotees
Devotional Songs by Devotees
Photos & Videos
Retreat Delegates
Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Raktakarabi’ in pathabhinoy form (enactment through words) by Dwarka Society of Performing Arts, New Delhi
Welcome Address by Swami Dhruveshananda
]]>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:29:01 +0530<![CDATA[191st Tithi Puja of Thakur Sri Ramakrishna Dev 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/191st-tithi-puja-of-thakur-sri-ramakrishna-dev-2026The  191st Birth Anniversary of Thakur Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa Dev was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on  Thrusday, 19th February, 20 ]]>

The 191st Birth Anniversary of Thakur Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa Dev was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Thrusday, 19th February, 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 sung by Swami Harishwarananada. A Bhandara was organised on the occasion in which more than 320 devotees, students, volunteers & workers were fed the noon prasad. Students from the Govt. Hotel Management Institute, Soban Singh Jeena University, Sishu Sadan & Nari Niketan joined the celebrations.

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]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:46:38 +0530<![CDATA[Mahashivaratri Puja 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/mahashivaratri-puja-2026Mahashivaratri was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Sunday, 15th February, 2026. The Puja started after Sandhya Arati at 7:30 PM. Bhogarati, Ba ]]>

Mahashivaratri was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Sunday, 15th February, 2026. 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 09.30 PM Bhajans were sung by Br. Arpan & a student. Around 20 devotees, students & workers were fed the night prasad.

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]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:10:24 +0530<![CDATA[77th Republic Day - 26 January 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/77th-republic-day-26-january-202677th Republic Day Celebration – 2025 The 77th Republic Day was celebrated at our Ashrama premises on Monday, 26th January 2026 , from 10:30 AM to 11:45 ]]>

77th Republic Day Celebration – 2025

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated at our Ashrama premises on Monday, 26th January 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM.


The program commenced with the flag hoisting by the Chief Guest, Sri Ajay Verma, Mayor, Nagar Nigam Almora, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Students from GIC Lodhia, SSJ University, Almora, and the Vivekananda Study Circle presented patriotic songs and speeches, adding to the spirit of the occasion. Students and other dignitaries delivered speeches on various aspects.

About 50 school and college students attended the programme.

The program concluded with the distribution of refreshments to all attendees.

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]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:05:19 +0530<![CDATA[42nd National Youth Day 12th January, 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/164th-janma-tithi-puja-of-swami-vivekananda-10-jan.-20261Programmes Held on Sunday, 12 January 2026 42nd National Youth Day 2026 Celebration Time:  10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 42nd National Youth Day was c ]]>

Programmes Held on Sunday, 12 January 2026


42nd National Youth Day 2026 Celebration

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


The 42nd National Youth Day was celebrated at Vivekananda Corner, in front of the statue of Swami Vivekananda. The Chief Guest, Sri Ramji Sharan Sharma, CDO, Almora, inaugurated the programme by garlanding the statue of Swami Vivekananda.

Monastic members chanted Vedic hymns, and all dignitaries offered flowers at Swamiji’s feet.


The Special Guests, Sri Ajay Verma, Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Almora, and Sri Prakash Chandra Joshi, former Chairman, Nagar Palika Parishad, Almora, offered flowers and delivered speeches highlighting various aspects of Swamiji’s life in Almora.

Students and other dignitaries spoke on Swami Vivekananda’s life and teachings, with special emphasis on his inspiration to the youth. In his address, the CDO, Almora, encouraged students to imbibe Swamiji’s ideals in their daily lives.

Students from Government Inter College, Lodhia, and Vivekananda Study Circle presented a cultural programme based on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda.


About 50 school and college students and 100 other participants attended the programme. Food packets were distributed to all attendees, and refreshments were served to the guests.


Winter Relief Distribution

(Distribution of Blankets, Sarees, Sweaters & Woollen Caps)

Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.


Relief materials were distributed to needy people from nearby villages at the Ashrama premises, as detailed below:

  • 75 Blankets

  • 50 Woollen Caps

  • 44 Sarees

  • 8 Ladies’ Sweaters


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]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:27:31 +0530<![CDATA[164th Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Vivekananda 10th January, 2026)]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/164th-janma-tithi-puja-of-swami-vivekananda-10-jan.-2026The 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Saturday, 10th January, 2026. The day started with Mangal ]]>

The 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Saturday, 10th January, 2026. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Havan at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwarananada. Around 70 devotees, students & workers were fed the noon prasad.

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]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:27:31 +0530<![CDATA[164th Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Turiyananda (2nd January 2026)]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/164th-janma-tithi-puja-of-swami-turiyananda-02-jan.-2026The 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Turiyananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 02nd January, 2026. The day started with Mangal A ]]>

The 164th Birth Anniversary of Swami Turiyananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Friday, 02nd January, 2026. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by Puja at 8:00 AM, Havan at 10:00 AM and Bhogarati & Pushpanjali at 11:30 AM. Bhajans were sung by Swami Harishwarananada. Around 60 devotees, students & workers were fed the noon prasad.


Mangalarati - 06:30 am

Vedic Chanting & Bhajan - 06:35 am

Puja - 08:00 am

Havan - 10:00 am

Bhogarati & Pushpanjali - 11:30 am

Prasad Distribution - 12:30 pm

Evening Aarati & Bhajans - 06:00 pm



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]]>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:58:47 +0530<![CDATA[Christmas Eve 2025]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/christmas-eve-2025Christmas Eve was celebrated with a Special Puja in the Ashrama Temple on Wednesday, 24th December, 2025. The worship was followed by Arati & sing ]]>


Christmas Eve was celebrated with a Special Puja in the Ashrama Temple on Wednesday, 24th December, 2025. The worship was followed by Arati & singing of Christmas Carols. Around 25 devotees, students & workers were fed the night prasad.


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]]>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:01:00 +0530<![CDATA[Winter Relief 2025-26]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/winter-relief-2025-26Winter Relief Distribution from 9th December to 22 nd  December, 2025.   9 th  December, 2025 : Winter Relief distribution& ]]>

Winter Relief Distribution from 9th December to 22nd December, 2025.

 

9th December, 2025:

Winter Relief distribution held at our Ashrama Premises, Almora

240 blankets, 157 Saari, 44 Ladies Sweaters and 56 Sweaters/Hoods, and 19 Woolen Cap distributed to the needy families.

 

13th December, 2025:

Distribution held at Thakla Village, Garun Dist.- Bageshwar

135 blankets and 60 Saari were distributed amongst deserving families of Thakla and nearby villages.

 

14th December, 2025 morning:

Distribution held at Binta Village, Someshwar, Almora

85 blankets and 15 Saari were distributed amongst deserving families of Binta and nearby villages.

 

14th December, 2025 evening:

Distribution held at Daulaghat Village, Gobindpur, Almora

60 blankets and 8 Saari were distributed amongst deserving families.

 

21st December, 2025: 

Distribution held at Supai, Village in Badechina, Almora and Bhuniyolasem, Dhauladevi, Almora.

120 Blankets were distributed amongst deserving families at Supai Village.

90 Blankets were distributed amongst needy families at Dhauladevi.

 

22nd December, 2025:

Distribution held at Government inter college, Lamgada

81 Sweaters and 80 Woollen Cap were distributed amongst deserving students.

 

22nd December, 2025:

Distribution held at Kakrighat

50 Blankets and 50 Woollen Cap were distributed amongst deserving families.

 

  

Sl. No.

Items

Total Nos. Distributed as on 22.12.2025

1

Blankets

785

2

Sweaters with Hoods

207

3

Ladies Cardigans

44

4

Saari

240

5

Woollen Cap

149

 

Distress Relief


Total 40 Nos.of Ration Kits were distributed on 09.12.2025 at Ashram Prmises to the needy families.

1 Kit Contain:  

 

S.l. No.

Material

Kgs/Packet

Total of 40 Kits in Kgs/Lit.

1

Mix Dal

5

200 Kgs

2

Aata

5

200 Kgs

3

Rice

5

200 Kgs

4

Sugar

1

40 Kgs

5

Refined Oil

1

40 Kgs

6

Soya Badi

1

40 Kgs

7

Namak (Salt)

1

40 Kgs

8

Haldi (200gm)

200gm

8 Kgs

9

Mirch (200 gm)

200gm

8 Kgs

10

Dhaniya(200gm)

200gm

8 Kgs

11

Garam Masala (100gm)

100gm

40 Kgs

12

Tea Packet Small

200gm

8 Kgs

 

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]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:15:01 +0530<![CDATA[173rd Tithi Puja of Sri Sri Ma Sarada (11Dec. 2025)]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/173rd-tithi-puja-of-sri-sri-ma-sarada-11dec.-2025The 173rd Birth Anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Thursday, 11th December, 2025. The day ]]>

The 173rd Birth Anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Thursday, 11th December, 2025. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by-


Mangalarati - 06.30 am

Vedic Chanting & Bhajan - 06:35 am

Puja  - 08:00 am

Havan - 10 am

Bhogarati & Pushpanjali - 11:30 am

Prasad Distribution - 12:30 pm

Evening Aarati - 06:05 pm

Bhajans & Matri Sangeet - 06:30 pm


Bhajans and Matri Sangeet were sung by Swami Harishwarananada  Tabla by Sriman Mohit Aswal, a student of Ashrama. 


Around 80+ devotees, guests, students & workers were fed the noon prasad.

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