Math Activities
Temple
Temple
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 (flash his photo) 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 dedicated to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is a universal temple in the sense that all people, irrespective of religion, caste, creed race, sex, and nationality are welcome here. They can participate in the worship, bhajans, arati, etc., or engage themselves in silent prayer or mediation. This temple is a place where anyone who needs a favorable atmosphere to dive deep into oneself through meditation or prayer or vichara (self-inquiry).
Pujas and Celebrations
Pujas and Celebrations
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.
Ram Nam Sankirtan
Ram Nam Sankirtan
RAMANAMA SANKIRTANAM 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.
Agriculture
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
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
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.
