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Winter Relief 2024-25

Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora distributed 1025 Blankets, 511 Jackets, 170 Sweaters, 44 Caps, Socks & Gloves and 40 Ration Kits to the needy families & children in villages in and around Almora between November 2024 to January 2025 as part of the annual Winter Relief activity.


The villages include...

03.02.25 11:39 AM - Comment(s)

This Holistic Wellness Retreat is designed for those seeking to reverse lifestyle diseases and practice higher Vedanta as Swaashtya Sadhakas.


1. Dates & Arrival Information

  • Retreat Dates: 14th April to 16th April 2025 (3 days)
  • Arrival: 13th April 2025, Departure: 17th April 2025 (morning after...
03.02.25 11:01 AM - Comment(s)
163rd Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Vivekananda (21 Jan. 2025)

The 163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Tuesday, 21st January, 2025. 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 Harishwarananad...

02.02.25 01:09 PM - Comment(s)
41st National Youth Day 12 January, 2025

The National Youth Day was celebrated at Shivananda Hall, Almora. The Chief Guest, Sri Devendra Pincha, SSP Almora inaugurated the programme by garlanding Swami Vivekananda's statue. Monastic members chanted Vedic hymns and offered flowers at Swamiji's feet.


Students and other dignitaries delive...

14.01.25 02:52 PM - Comment(s)
163rd Janma Tithi Puja of Swami Turiyananda (12 Jan. 2025)

The 163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Turiyananda was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Sunday, 12th January, 2025. 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...

14.01.25 01:23 PM - Comment(s)
Christmas Eve 2024


Christmas Eve was celebrated with a Special Puja in the Ashrama Temple on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024. The worship was followed by Arati & singing of Christmas Carols. Around 30 devotees, students & workers were fed the night prasad.

At the night class, Sri Rajesh Giri, student of Ashrama sp...

28.12.24 02:22 PM - Comment(s)
172nd Tithi Puja of Sri Sri Ma Sarada (22 Dec. 2024)

The 172nd Birth Anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on Sunday, 22nd December, 2024. The day started with Mangal Arati at 6:30 AM followed by-


Vedic Chanting & Bhajan - 06:30 am

Puja & Havan - 08:00 am

Bhajans & Matri Sangeet - 09...

28.12.24 02:18 PM - Comment(s)
Kali Puja 2024

Kali Puja was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora on 31/10/24. Puja began after the Sandhya Arati at 7.00 PM. Puja was done by Swami Nityavidanana (Somath Maharaj). It was followed by Pushpanjali & Bhog-Arati. Devotional Songs were sung by Swami Harishwarananda (Gobind Maharaj...

11.11.24 05:39 PM - Comment(s)
Durga Puja 2024


The worship of Sri Sri Ma Durga (in portrait) was conducted over all three days of Durga Puja—Maha-Saptami, Maha-Ashtami, and Maha-Navami—at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora. Homa ceremonies were performed on both Maha-Ashtami and Maha-Navami. Swami Nityavidananda (Somnath Maharaj) served as the Pujari. Th...

19.10.24 07:34 PM - Comment(s)
Almora visit of Srimad Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj (2-4 Nov. 2024)

The G+2 Lift installed at the Turiyananda Library Building was inaugurated by Srimad Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj
on 2nd Nov. 2024 at 8.30 PM in presence of a gathering of monks, brahmacharis and devotees.


The Lift's structural work was done by Srigar Infra of Almora and the elevator was provided by R...

10.10.24 10:48 AM - Comment(s)