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RAMAKRISHNA MISSION, SRINAGAR

    Short History of Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar

    Kashmir has been famed as a land of beauty and culture from time immemorial. Forming the northern part of India, it occupies a most important place in the geopolitical map of India. It may be mentioned in this context that Swami Vivekananda, the patriot saint of India, visited Kashmir twice. In a letter to his Irish Disciple Sister Nivedita dated 1st October 1897 Swamiji wrote:

     

    I shall not describe Kashmir to you. Suffice it to say, I never felt sorry to leave any country except this paradise on earth; and I am trying my best if I can influence the Raja in starting a Center. So much to do here and the material is so helpful.

     

    A group of young men inspired and influenced by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda ideology, established a small Center under the name Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in the city of Srinagar, Kashmi in the year 1955 to spread the Universal Message of Sri Ramakrishna. Gradually more area was added and the religious and philanthropic services conducted by the Ashrama started drawing more and more people into the fold. Visits of senior monks like Swami Vireswaranandaji, Swami Abhayanandaji, Swami Bhuteshanandaji, Swami Ranganathanandaji and others were guiding force for all and had a lasting impact on the Center. As a result, the associated youth, under the leadership of B.N.Kaul continued their dedicated services to the public for more than two decades in spite of turbulent situation in Kashmir. During the March 2008 the Center was made a branch Center of Ramakrishna Mission.

    Daily prayer
    The Ashrama has a medium sized prayer hall which can accommodate more than 100 people.  Daily worship to Sri Ramakrishna is offered here. In addition there will be morning Arati at 5:00AM followed by Vedic Chanting and daily evening prayer at 7:45PM. The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda are celebrated. There will be regular Rama Nama Sankirtana on Ekadasi Days. Festivals like Navaratri, Sri Krishna Janmashtami are also celebrated.
    Medical Centre
    The Center runs a charitable Allopathic Dispensary which was started in October 2009.  During the year 2015-16, 10767 patients were treated. The Dispensary has a well equipped Clinical Laboratory with External Control from CMC, Vellore.
    Lecture Hall

    Depending on public participation, lecture classes and other cultural programs are arranged at the Center.

    Publications
    There are 9 titles published from this Center of which 2 are in Kashmiri, 2 in Sanskrit and 5 with English / Hindi translations with Sanskrit text.
    Following are the titles published by the Srinagar Centre:
    • Sri Bhavani Sahasranam Stuthi (Sanskrit Text)
    • Sri Bhavani Sahasranam Stuthi (English Text)
    • Sri Pancastavi (Sanskrit Text)
    • Sri Pancastavi (Sanskrit/English)
    • Mukund Mala and Hymns from Shiv Shakti traditions of Kashmir (Sanskrit/Hindi)
    • Aradhana (Bhajans in Hindi, Kashmiri and Bengali)
    • Sri Indrakshi Stotram (Sanskrit/Hindi)
    • Kaushar Kathamrit ( Kashmere Translation of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Abridged – Devanagari script)
    • Kaushar Kathamrit ( Kashmere Translation of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Abridged – Urdu script)

    Welfare Activities
    The Center conducts welfare work by way of distributing pecuniary aid, educational aid and medical aid to the poor and the needy.
    Library and Reading Room
    The Ashrama has a library which contains more than 3000 books.  We have also subscribed  to 10 Periodicals and 2 newspapers for regular reading.
    Donate
    We appeal to all the devotees of Sri Ramakrishna to come forward and donate generously to help expand our activities in Srinagar.

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    ONLINE DONATIONS

    • You can transfer your contribution to any of the following accounts through NEFT/IMPS/RTGS.  Kindly intimate us of your donation by writing an email to srinagar@rkmm.org with transaction details, your address and your PAN number. 
    RAMAKRISHNA MISSION
    Account Number: 3394000100282185
    PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
    KARAN NAGAR BRANCH
    SRINAGAR
    IFSC CODE : PUNB0339400
    RAMAKRISHNA MISSION
    Account Number: 39945943793
    STATE BANK OF INDIA
    KARAN NAGAR BRANCH
    SRINAGAR
    IFSC CODE: SBIN0002384

    RAMAKRISHNA MISSION
    Account Number: 01230100006687
    UCO BANK
    SRINAGAR BRANCH
    IFSC Code: UCBA0000123

    Cheque / Demand Draft

    • Crossed cheques/Drafts may kindly be drawn on any nationalized bank, in favor of “Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar”
    • Please send along with the cheque / draft, your name and address in bold letters to enable us to mail the official cash Receipt and a copy of the Tax Exemption Order
    • Donations to the Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar are exempt under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act 1961, vide order No DIT (E) / 109/69-70 dated 12.1.2009
    Contacts

    Ramakrishna Mission

    Shivalaya, Karan Nagar

    SRINAGAR – 190010

    Ph: 0194-2479141

    Email : srinagar@rkmm.org, rmsrinagar@gmail.com

    Secretary

    Swami Vinirmuktananda

    Mob: 9567130688, 6006944527