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Ramakrishna Math & Mission Haridwar

 Ramakrishna Math

The Ramakrishna Math, Kankhal was established in December 1980, after the bifurcation of Sevashrama into a Math and a Mission Centre. Thus, the temple, Sadhu Niwas and the Agricultural farm came under the domain of the Math. 

The first President of the Order, Swami Brahmananda, lovingly called Raja Maharaj,  visited the Sevashrama in 1903 and stayed here for nearly a month. He again visited Kankhal in March 1912, with Swami Turiyananda, Swami Shivananda, Swami Achalananda of Varanasi, Ramlaldada and spent for about seven months here. Raja Maharaj organised the Durga Puja in the image and all prominent Sadhus of Haridwar (for whom it was a new experience), attended this Puja amidst a blissful and serene atmosphere. 

Swami Vireshwaranandaji, the tenth President of Ramakrishna Order, consecrated this new Temple on 13th April 1972, which replaced the old temple built three decades ago, The temple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is a universal place of worship, welcoming people of every religion, caste, creed, race, gender, and nationality. Devotees and visitors alike may participate in worship, bhajans, arati, silent prayer, or meditation in an atmosphere of peace and spiritual harmony. The temple provides an ideal setting for contemplation, self-inquiry (vichara), and inner spiritual growth, offering every sincere seeker a sanctuary for communion with the Divine.




Pujas and Celebrations

The sacred birth anniversaries (Tithi Pujas) of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, and the direct monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna are celebrated every year with profound devotion, solemnity, and spiritual fervour. The observances include special worship, Vedic chanting, devotional music, scriptural discourses, arati, and the distribution of prasada.

On the occasion of Sri Ramakrishna's Tithi Puja, the Sevashrama hosts a grand Sadhu Sammelan, in which nearly 1,200 monks from various Akharas and Ashramas participate. A traditional Bhandara is offered to the assembled monks, devotees, and pilgrims, with over 1,500 people receiving prasada.

In addition, major festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami), Christmas Eve, and other festivals are celebrated in the universal spirit of the Ramakrishna Order. These occasions witness the enthusiastic participation of devotees, well-wishers, and the families of the Sevashrama staff, fostering an atmosphere of devotion, harmony, and spiritual fellowship.


Ram Nam Sankirtan​

RAM NAM  SANKIRTAN or chanting the name of Lord Rama is held after the evening arati on all Ekadasi days at all the centres of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Ramanama Sankirtanam is a traditional hymn portraying of the story of Ramayanam through various names of Lord Ramachandra. This sankirtanam was introduced by Swami Brahmanandaji Maharaj, the ‘Spiritual Son’ of Sri Ramakrishna and the first President of the Ramakrishna Order.

Lectures and Discourses​

Rooted in the timeless ideals of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, and The direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, the Ashrama conducts brief lectures and discourses on special occasions and events, alongside daily reading from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna during evening vesper service.  

Agriculture

The Math has good agricultural field in which rice, potato and various types of vegetables were produced and supplied to the Sevashrama kitchen meant for the patients, monks and other inmates of the Ashrama.

Annadanam

Celebrations of Tithipuja of Sri Ramakrishna, Maa Sarada and Swami Vivekananda As usual the sacred birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda were celebrated with all solemnity and devotional fervour.

On Sri Ramakrishna Birthday, a Sadhu Sammelan was held in which around 1200 sadhus of different Akharas and Ashramas participated. A bhandara was given to sadhus and devotees. More than 1500 people partook of Prasad.
The sacred birth days of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna besides Krishna Janamshtami, Durga Puja (on Astami), and Christmas Eve were celebrated with all solemnity and devotional fervor. Family members of our staff and local devotees participated in celebrations. Prasad was served to all.

Gaushala

The Sevashrama maintains a Dairy in its premises, providing fresh milk to all patients, monks and other inmates. The milk and milk products were utilized for providing wholesome food to all patients, monks and inmates of the Sevashrama.