Renovation & Construction
Renovation & Construction
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.Mist enveloped the ship three hours out from port. The spectacle before us was indeed sublime.A red flair silhouetted the jagged edge of a wing.
Reinstatement of Heritage office buildingRamakrishna Kutir, Almora was established in 1916. Swami Vivekananda inspired his brother disciples revered Swami Shivananda Ji and Swami Turiyananda Ji to establish this Ashrama as a spiritual & retreat center for the monastics of Ramakrishna Order from India & abroad. Also, well-wishers, devotees and guests are permitted to spend some days in solitude for their spiritual development in the serene and spiritual ambience of the Ashrama.The 107-year-old wooden structured office building is in dilapidated state. Immediate reinstatement has become absolute necessity for its sustenance. We consulted a renowned conservation architect to inspect the building and provide proper guidance on the reinstatement process. The provisional cost as certified by the architect is One crore and thirty-five lacs Rupees.
Reinstatement of Heritage office building
Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora was established in 1916. Swami Vivekananda inspired his brother disciples revered Swami Shivananda Ji and Swami Turiyananda Ji to establish this Ashrama as a spiritual & retreat center for the monastics of Ramakrishna Order from India & abroad. Also, well-wishers, devotees and guests are permitted to spend some days in solitude for their spiritual development in the serene and spiritual ambience of the Ashrama.
The 107-year-old wooden structured office building is in dilapidated state. Immediate reinstatement has become absolute necessity for its sustenance. We consulted a renowned conservation architect to inspect the building and provide proper guidance on the reinstatement process. The provisional cost as certified by the architect is One crore and thirty-five lacs Rupees.
New construction of students’ home- Vivekananda Bhawan
Adhering to the motto of ‘service to mankind is service to God’, Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora provides free of charge accommodation, food & study materials including stationery items to the under-privileged graduation & post-graduation students coming from the remote hill regions of Uttarakhand. Background check is run prior to approval for each student. Currently we have four such students, who have been accommodated in a monks’ quarter. Beyond the academic requirements, the students receive training in gardening, music, public speaking and many such activities develop their personality and character. The Ashrama provides a holistic environment with value education to enable the students to become valued citizens of India.Requests from such under-privileged promising students is progressively increasing but, we are not in a position to grant due to insufficient rooms inside Ashrama premises. Hence, construction of one new building dedicated to those students has become essential. Accordingly, we got the plan sanctioned for a two storied building, comprising 4 rooms on each floor and a roof top car parking & garage.
Adhering to the motto of ‘service to mankind is service to God’, Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora provides free of charge accommodation, food & study materials including stationery items to the under-privileged graduation & post-graduation students coming from the remote hill regions of Uttarakhand. Background check is run prior to approval for each student. Currently we have four such students, who have been accommodated in a monks’ quarter.
Requests from such under-privileged promising students is progressively increasing but, we are not in a position to grant due to insufficient rooms inside Ashrama premises. Hence, construction of one new building dedicated to those students has become essential. Accordingly, we got the plan sanctioned for a two storied building, comprising 4 rooms on each floor and a roof top car parking & garage.
Vivekananda DwarVIVEKANANDA DWAR AT ENTRANCE OF ALMORASwami Vivekananda was always fascinated with natural as well as spiritual beauty of hill town Almora which he himself described as These Mountains are associated with the best memories of our race. If these Himalayas are taken away from the history of religious India, there will be very little left behind".He visited Almora thrice starting from his wandering year in 1890 followed by two subsequent visits in 1897 and 1898 accompanied by Sister Nivedita and other Western and Eastern followers and disciples. On 11th May 1897 when Swamiji, for the second time, reached Almora after his triumphant return from the West, people of Almora gave him an unprecedented welcome as has been described below :"According to the report of the journey published in the Brahmavadin of May 22, 1897 , the Swami halted at Lucknow for one night , and then went to Kathgodam , which he reached on May 9. He was met there by several Almora admirers and Goodwin , who had come to receive him. The party reached Lodea ( near Almora ) on the afternoon of May 11 , and were received by a large crowd waiting to escort the Swami on the final part of his journey. At their request the Swami mounted a horse handsomely trapped , and headed a procession into Almora town. "Source : page 256 / 257 from The Life of Swami Vivekananda Volume 2 ( Seventh Edition , Ninth Reprint, July 2014 )Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora has decided to memorialize sanctification of Almora by Swamiji by constructing a befitting VIVEKANANDA DWAR at the entrance of the serene hill town.We appeal to all the admirers and followers of Swami Vivekananda to donate generously.
Vivekananda Dwar
VIVEKANANDA DWAR AT ENTRANCE OF ALMORA
Swami Vivekananda was always fascinated with natural as well as spiritual beauty of hill town Almora which he himself described as These Mountains are associated with the best memories of our race. If these Himalayas are taken away from the history of religious India, there will be very little left behind".
He visited Almora thrice starting from his wandering year in 1890 followed by two subsequent visits in 1897 and 1898 accompanied by Sister Nivedita and other Western and Eastern followers and disciples.
On 11th May 1897 when Swamiji, for the second time, reached Almora after his triumphant return from the West, people of Almora gave him an unprecedented welcome as has been described below :
"According to the report of the journey published in the Brahmavadin of May 22, 1897 , the Swami halted at Lucknow for one night , and then went to Kathgodam , which he reached on May 9. He was met there by several Almora admirers and Goodwin , who had come to receive him. The party reached Lodea ( near Almora ) on the afternoon of May 11 , and were received by a large crowd waiting to escort the Swami on the final part of his journey. At their request the Swami mounted a horse handsomely trapped , and headed a procession into Almora town. "
Source : page 256 / 257 from The Life of Swami Vivekananda Volume 2 ( Seventh Edition , Ninth Reprint, July 2014 )
Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora has decided to memorialize sanctification of Almora by Swamiji by constructing a befitting VIVEKANANDA DWAR at the entrance of the serene hill town.
We appeal to all the admirers and followers of Swami Vivekananda to donate generously.
