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Dear Devotees,

We are delighted to announce that a 4-day Spiritual Retreat will be held from 21-24 November 2026 at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora.

Here's a summary of the Retreat:

 The 80th Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2026 beginning with hoisting the National flag of India & singing the National Anthem followed by speeches by eminent guests & performances by students:

Phalaharini Kali Puja was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on 16th May 2026. 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...

The auspicious ‘Guru Purnima’ was celebrated with Special Puja and Homa in the Ashrama Temple on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. The day began with Mangal Arati at 6 am and the festivities continued till 9 pm at night. Around 90 devotees attended the Puja and partook the noon prasad.

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 we...

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. ...