Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora - News #Puja & FestivalsRamakrishna Kutir, Almora - News #Puja & Festivalshttps://almora.rkmm.org/news/tag/puja-celebrationsSat, 19 Sep 2026 09:51:33 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Sri Sri Ganesh Puja 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/sri-sri-ganesh-puja-2026The auspicious Ganesh Puja was celebrated for the first time at Almora Ashrama on the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturdashi, with Special Puja and Hom ]]>


The auspicious Ganesh Puja was celebrated for the first time at Almora Ashrama on the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturdashi, with Special Puja and Homa performed in the Ashrama Temple on Monday, 14th September 2026. The celebration marked a special occasion in the spiritual life of the Ashrama and was attended by around 100 devotees, who participated in the worship and partook of the noon Prasada.

The day began with Mangal Arati at 6:00 AM, and the festivities continued throughout the day until 9:00 PM. The programme included Vedic Chanting, Puja and Bhajans, Homa, Bhogarati and Pushpanjali, followed by the noon Prasada. In the evening, devotees gathered for Sandhya Arati and Bhajans.

Programme:

  • Mangal Arati – 6:00 AM
  • Vedic Chanting – 6:05 AM
  • Puja & Bhajan – 7:30 AM
  • Homa – 10:30 AM
  • Bhogarati & Pushpanjali – 12:00 Noon
  • Noon Prasada – 12:30 PM
  • Sandhya Arati & Bhajan – 7:15 PM

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]]>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:57:26 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/sri-krishna-janmashtami-2026The auspicious occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated on 4th September 2026. A special Puja, accompanied by devotional songs was held ]]>


The auspicious occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated on 4th September 2026. A special Puja, accompanied by devotional songs was held after the evening Arati, which was attended by monks, and around 50 devotees and students.



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]]>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:46:40 +0530<![CDATA[Shodasi Puja (Phalaharini Kali Puja) - 16th May, 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/shodasi-puja-phalaharini-kali-puja-16th-may-2026Phalaharini Kali Puja was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir on 16th May 2026. After the evening arati, a vishesh puja was held at the Temple, followed b ]]>

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 prasad.

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]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:52 +0530<![CDATA[Guru Purnima 2026]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/guru-purnima-2026The auspicious ‘Guru Purnima’ was celebrated with Special Puja and Homa in the Ashrama Temple on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. The day began wi ]]>


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.


Mangal Arati - 6:00 AM

Vedic Chanting - 06:05 AM

Puja & Bhajan - 7:30 AM

Homa - 10:30 AM

Bhogarati & Pushpanjali - 12:00 Noon

Noon Prasada - 12:30 PM

Sandhya Arati & Bhajan - 7:15 PM

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]]>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:28:09 +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[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[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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]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:07:19 +0530<![CDATA[Durga Puja 2025]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/durga-puja-2025The 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 Ramakrish ]]>


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. The Chandi Path was recited on all three days by Swami Sahadevanandji (Subhash Mj) Ramakrishna Mission Haridwar.


Each day of the Puja began with Mangal Arati at 6 AM. Bhog Arati and Pushpanjali were also observed daily.

In the evenings, following the Sandhya Arati, devotees and monks sang bhajans, including the chorus recital of the Mahishasuramardini Stotram. This was followed by the serving of the Ratri Bhog.


Over 500 devotees, students, and workers were served meals at both noon and night throughout all three days of the Puja.

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]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:52:33 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2025]]>https://almora.rkmm.org/news/post/sri-krishna-janmashtami-2025The auspicious occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated on 16th August 2025. A special Puja, accompanied by devotional songs was held a ]]>


The auspicious occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated on 16th August 2025. A special Puja, accompanied by devotional songs was held after the evening Arati, which was attended by around 50 devotees and students.


Sandhya Arati - 7.15 PM

Puja of Sri Krishna - 7.45 PM

Bhajans - 7:45 PM

Bhogarati & Pushpanjali - 8.45 PM

Prasad Distribution - 9.15 PM

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