RKM Mumbai

Shodashi Puja
2024-06-05 20:00 - 23:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
SHODASHI PUJA
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
Programme Details
08.00 p.m. Special Puja, Bhajan
11.30 p.m. Arati

History and Significance:
On 5th June 1872, on Phalaharini Kali-puja night, Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna worshipped Sarada Devi as Shodashi, the Mother of the Universe. The Mother of the Universe is variously worshipped —as Durga, Kali, Tara, Shodashi and so on. But, in his room, he uttered the “mantras” which are related to Shodashi and worshipped Sarada Devi duly with flowers, bel leaves and sweets, among other things.

GURU PURNIMA
2024-07-21
Sri GURU PURNIMA with special Puja of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna will be celebrated at the Ramakrishna Math on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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SRI SRI GANESH PUJA 2024
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-09
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Dhrupad Recital
2024-09-29 17:00 - 19:00

Classical Vocal Recital
2024-10-12 17:00 - 19:00

Holy Mother Tithi Puja
2024-12-22
Ma Sarada Devi Tithi Puja
Holy Mother Tithi Puja will be celebrated on Sunday, 22 December 2024.

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CHRISTMAS EVE
2024-12-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Ramakrishna Mission Marg 12th Road, Khar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400052, India
CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, 24TH DECEMBER 2024

Time
Programme

6.15 pm
Evening Arati of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna

6.45 pm
Worship of Lord Jesus Christ and Christmas Carols

7.00 pm
Discourse on Importance of Christmas Eve in Ramakrishna Order and Reading from The Holy Bible (in English)

7.30 pm
Closing Song

Live streaming of Christmas Eve would be made through the link www.youtube.com/rkmkhar/live.

Swami Shivananda Tithi Puja
2024-12-26
SWAMI SHIVANANDA
Pre-monastic name: Taraknath Ghoshal
Date of Birth: 16 December 1854
Place of Birth: Barasat, east of Kolkata
Special Puja and Homa will be performed on the occasion of 170th Birthday (Tithi Puja) of Swami Shivananda on Thursday, 26th December 2024 from 7.00 am onwards. There will be also a discourse on the Life of Swami Shivananda by Swami Divyeshananda after Evening Arati at Universal Temple, Ramakrishna Math, Mumbai.
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SWAMI SHIVANANDA
In accordance with the custom of those days, Tarak was married in his teens but, with the consent of his young wife, he lived an absolutely chaste life. Years later, when Swami Vivekananda came to know of this, he called him ‘Mahapurush’ which meant ‘great soul’, and since then he came to be known as ‘Mahapurush Maharaj’.
After completing school final, Tarak took up a job in order to help his father. But he used to practice spiritual disciplines. He saw Sri Ramakrishna for the first time at the house of Ramachandra Datta in May 1880. A few days later he went to Dakshineswar and surrendered himself fully to Sri Ramakrishna. From then on he began to practice intense prayer and meditation under the Master’s guidance. Three years later his wife died; Tarak renounced hearth and home and started living sometimes in a devotee’s house and sometimes in lonely places.
After the Master’s mahasamadhi, when Baranagar Math was started, Tarak was one of the first to join the brotherhood. With sannyasa ordination, he received the name Shivananda. He, however, spent several years leading an intensely contemplative life at different places in north India, and returned to Math in 1896.
When Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, he sent Swami Shivananda to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to spread Vedanta there. A year later Swami Shivananda returned to Math. In 1902, just before Swami Vivekananda’s mahasamadhi, he went to Varanasi to start the Advaita Ashrama thereof which he remained the head for seven years. In 1910 he was elected Vice-President of Ramakrishna Mission. In 1922, after the passing of Swami Brahmananda, he became the second President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. He travelled to different places blessing sincere seekers with spiritual initiation. Like Swami Brahmananda, he stressed meditation along with work. He gave great importance to prayer as a form of Sadhana. He was full of love and compassion, and sincere seekers flocked to him.
In April 1933 he suffered a stroke and developed paralysis of one side. On 20 February 1934, a few days after Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday, Mahapurush Maharaj left the body for the heavenly abode. His memory is kept alive at Belur Math in the small room adjacent to the Old Shrine.
source: https://belurmath.org/swami-shivananda/

National Youth Day 2025
2025-01-12
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
12th January 2025We request the colleges to join the programme in large numbers.
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Swami Turiyananda Tithi Puja
2025-01-12 19:00 - 21:00
Swami Turiyananda
Pre-Monastic Name: Harinath Chattopadhya
Place of Birth – North Kolkata
Date of Birth – 3rd January 1863
Swami Turiyananda was born on 3rd January 1863 to Chandranath Chattopadhya an orthodox Brahmin who worked for a British firm in Kolkata, and had the power to foretell the future.
He met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time some time in 1876-77, at the age of 13 or 14 at Dinanath Basu’s house in Kolkata.
Around 1880, he went to Dakshineswar and visited the Master again, and gradually became familiar with Sri Ramakrishna.
In January 1887, he took final monastic vows with other brother disciples by performing the traditional viraja homa in front of the Master’s picture.
A few years later, he left the Baranagore Monastery and went to Rishikesh, Gangotri, and other places in the Himalayas, and settled in Rajpur on the Mussoorie hills to practise Sadhana. He also travelled with his brother disciples to various places in the country.
In June 1899, he left for England and America with Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita. He gave lectures on Vedanta on Swamiji’s command. He was a living example of Vedanta to all. In July 1900, on the train from New York to California, just before Swamiji got off the train at Detroit, he asked Swamiji about his future work, and was told “Go and establish the ashrama in California. Hoist the flag of Vedanta there. From this moment, destroy even the memory of India. Mother will do the rest”. He then established the “Shanti Ashrama”
At the ‘Shanti Ashrama’, he freely distributed the greatest spiritual treasures of Vedanta to the American students. He lived a life and trained enabled others to live the life as well.
In late 1901, due to ill health, left for India in May 1902 (after a period of 2 years 9 months stay in the US). He handed the Ashrama to one of his disciples – Gurudas. His only desire at this time was to see Swamiji (Swami Vivekananda). During his voyage, he learnt from a passenger’s newspaper that Swamiji had passed away, and changed all plans for work. Now he wanted to immerse his life in meditation and austerity.
The then went to live at Vrindavan like a traditional monk. He travelled to many place, and practised severe austerities neglecting his body completely, and thus also suffering tremendous ill health.
In February 1919, he went to Varanasi and lived there till the end of his life for 3½ years. He passed away at 6.45 pm on 21 July 1922, at Varanasi.
Swami Turiyananda was indeed an awakener of souls. His fiery words to his students were: “Clench your fists and say: I will conquer! Now or never – make this your motto, even in this life I must see God. That is the only way. Never postpone.”
There will be a discourse on the Life of Swami Turiyananda by Swami Tannamananda on Sunday, 12th January 2025 after Evening Arati at Universal Temple, Ramakrishna Math, Mumbai.
The discourse will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/rkmkhar/live

VIVEKA WORKSHOPS
2025-01-13
VIVEKA Workshops
13th January 2025We request the colleges to join the programme in large numbers.
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Swami Vivekananda Tithi Puja
2025-01-21
Swami Vivekananda Tithi Puja
Swami Vivekananda Tithi Puja will be celebrated on Tuesday, 21st January 2025.

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Sri Saraswati Puja 2025
2025-02-02 - 2025-02-03

Discourse by Swami Tyagananda
2025-02-04 18:30 - 2025-02-06 20:00

Discourse by Revered Swami Suviranandaji Maharaj
2025-02-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-18 17:00 - 19:00

FFOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-30
Dear Devotees and friends,

Our namaskar and best regards.

With the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, we are pleased to invite you to the Foundation Day Celebrations of the Mumbai Ashrama. On auspicious Akshaya Tritiya Day, the Ashrama was founded in a rented house in Santacruz on 19th April 1923. To commemorate this divine day of the foundation of the Mumbai Ashrama, this yearly program is organized. The program includes Annual Public Celebration, Spiritual Retreat, Mantra Diksha and Chandi Havan. This special celebration will take place from the 25th to the 30th April 2025.

His Holiness Most Revered Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, President, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, worldwide, will be present for the entire function from 25th to 30th April 2025.

Program Schedule:

25th & 26th April 2025: Annual Public Celebration
27th April 2025: Spiritual Retreat
28th & 29th April 2025: Mantra Diksha Ceremony
His Holiness Most Revered Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, President, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Worldwide will initiate the spiritual seekers.
30th April 2025: Foundation Day Puja with Chandi Homa

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The celebration includes spiritual talks by the esteemed monks of the Ramakrishna order viz. Swami Vishnupadananda, Swami Tattwarupananda, Swami Raghavendrananda, Swami Srikantananda, Swami Buddhananda, and other monks of the Mumbai Centre. The program will also feature bhajans and guided meditation sessions to uplift the spirit of all devotees. The registration for the Annual Public Celebration and Spiritual Retreat will be done on the spot on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Moreover, those who wish to register their name for Mantra Diksha, please visit the office of Ramakrishna Math, Mumbai in person between 24th March to 5th April 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (excluding Sundays). PAN and Aadhaar card is mandatory for filling up the form for Mantra Diksha.

Foundation Day Celebrations
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-30
Annual Public Celbration25th & 26th April 2025
Spiritual Retreat27th April 2025
Foundation Day Puja30th April 2025
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Shodashi Puja
2025-05-26 19:30 - 23:30
History and Significance:
On 5th June 1872, on Phalaharini Kali-puja night, Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna worshipped Sarada Devi as Shodashi, the Mother of the Universe. The Mother of the Universe is variously worshipped —as Durga, Kali, Tara, Shodashi and so on. But, in his room, he uttered the “mantras” which are related to Shodashi and worshipped Sarada Devi duly with flowers, bel leaves and sweets, among other things.

Discourse by Swami Sukhananda
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-30 17:00 - 2025-11-01 19:00

GURU PURNIMA
2025-07-10
Sri GURU PURNIMA with special Puja of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna will be celebrated at the Ramakrishna Math on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Programme details are given below:

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2025-08-16 20:00 - 23:30

SRI SRI GANESH PUJA 2025
2025-08-27 - 2025-08-29

Commemorative Function
2025-09-11 16:00 - 19:00
As part of our continued efforts to spread the timeless teachings of Swami Vivekananda and to inspire mankind with the Universal Ideas of Hinduism, we are pleased to inform you that Ramakrishna Mission, Mumbai, is organising the following event in September 2025:

Commemorative Celebration of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Address at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago (11th September 1893)
Date: Thursday, 11th September 2025
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Vivekananda Auditorium, Ramakrishna Mission, Khar (W), Mumbai

We are honoured to have Adv. Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister, Information & Broadcasting and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest for the programme.

This event will also feature deliberations by monks of the Ramakrishna Order, highlighting the lasting impact and relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s representation of Hinduism on the World stage in today’s context. This program particularly focuses on religious and philosophical ideas of Hinduism as presented by Swami Vivekananda during his 15 years of wandering in India and abroad, brought to us by his letters and speeches. This is to understand Hindu Dharma as realised by Swami Vivekananda. The details of the programme are attached herewith.

We warmly invite you all to participate in large numbers and also encourage you to spread the word among interested fellow dharmikas, colleagues, youths, and organisations.

Please register for the program through the link given or by scanning the QR given in the program brochure by 5th September 2025. The Link for the registration is as follows:
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VIVEKA WORKSHOP
2025-09-12
VIVEKA Workshop
12th September 2025We request the colleges to join the programme in large numbers.
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SRI SRI DURGA PUJA 2025
2025-09-28 - 2025-10-02
Sri Sri Durga Puja will be celebrated at the Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission premises from Sunday, 28th September 2025 to Thursday, 2nd October 2025 as per the given programme details. All are cordially invited to attend the puja and other functions.

SHASHTHI - SUNDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025
06.32 a.m. Kalparambha
06.30 p.m. Amantran & Adhivas
SAPTAMI - MONDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025
06.32 a.m. Saptami Puja
12.30 p.m. Pushpanjali (after Bhogarati)
MAHASHTAMI - TUESDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025
06.32 a.m. Ashtami Puja
09.00 a.m. KUMARI PUJA

(Pushpanjali after Bhogarati)
05.43 p.m. to 06.31 p.m. SANDHI PUJA

MAHANAVAMI - WEDNESDAY, 1ST OCTOBER 2025
06.32 a.m. Puja
12.30 P.m. Pushpanjali (After Bhogarati)
12.45 p.m. HAVAN
VIJAYADASHAMI - THURSDAY, 2ND OCTOBER 2025
07.30 a.m. Dashami Puja
08.30 a.m. Pushpanjali
10.00 a.m. Darpan Visarjan
04.00 p.m. Immersion of image at Gandhi Ghat, Juhu
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Sri Sri Lakshmi Puja 2025
2025-10-06 18:00 - 2025-10-07 17:00

SRI SRI KALI PUJA 2025
2025-10-20 19:00 - 2025-10-21 16:00

Visit of Most Revered Swami Divyanandaji Maharaj
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-28
MOST REVERED SRIMAT SWAMI DIVYANANDAJI MAHARAJ’S VISIT
from 22-10-2025 to 28-10-2025 We are happy to announce the visit of Revered Swami Divyanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math. He has kindly consented to initiate (Mantra Diksha) the seekers of spiritual life on the 24th & 26th of October 2025.
