Celebrations | Ramakrishna Mission Sri Vijaya Puram

Durga Puja

Photographs of Worship of Divine Mother Sri Sri Durga with devotion, bhajans, and spiritual gatherings in the year 2024

Sri Sri Durga Puja Celebration 2025

Lakshmi Puja

Worship of the Goddess of Prosperity with prayers for spiritual and material well-being.

Kali Puja

Sri Sri Kali Puja 2024

A night of worship dedicated to Mother Kali, symbolizing inner strength and transformation.

Sri Sri Kali Puja 2025

Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijaya Puram, celebrated Sri Sri Kali Puja with Special Worship, Devotional Bhajans, Kali Kirtan, Japam and Prayers, Bhogarati, and Havan whole night i.e. starting from October 20, 2025, 8 pm, to October 21, 2025, 5:30 am. The Deity Immersion took place in our Ashrama Pond on October 21, 2025, at 4:30 pm. Around 450 devotees and visitors joyously participated in the Puja and partook of anna prasadam throughout the celebration.

Saraswati Puja

Honouring the Goddess of Knowledge and Learning, especially among students.

Japa Yajna

A day dedicated to collective chanting and silent repetition of the Holy Name.

Christmas Eve

Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ with reverence and interfaith harmony.

Kalpataru

Holy Mother's Birthday Celebration

A day of devotion in remembrance of Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother observed with Vedic Chanting, Puja, Havan, Arati, Spiritual Discourses and Prasad Distribution.

Swamiji's Birthday Celebration

Swami Vivekananda’s Jayanti celebrated with Vedic Chanting, Puja, Havan, Arati, Spiritual Discourses and Prasad Distribution.

National Youth Day

Engaging programs and cultural events dedicated to inspiring the youth in Swamiji’s ideals.

Shiva Ratri

A night-long observance in honour of Lord Shiva with chanting, bhajans, dancing and worship of Lord Shiva.

Thakur's Birthday Celebration

Birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna observed with Vedic Chanting, Puja, Havan, Arati, Spiritual Discourses and Prasad Distribution.

Dol Purnima

Also known as Holi, this day marks the birth of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and is celebrated with devotional songs, reading of his life, and traditional offering of colors.

Ramnavami

Celebrating the divine birth of Lord Sri Rama with chanting, bhajan, devotional offerings, Rama Naam Samkirtan and Prasad Distribution.

Bengali New Year

Welcoming the New Year with Prayers, Special Puja, Cultural Programs, and Community Gathering.

Akshay Tritiya Utsav

Akshaya Tritiya Utsav

An auspicious day for spiritual initiation and charitable offerings.

Shankaracharya Jayanti

Commemoration of Adi Shankaracharya, the great Advaita philosopher, with readings, reflections, and reverent homage to his unifying vision of Vedanta.

Buddha Jayanti

Observing the birth of Lord Buddha and reflecting on his message of peace and compassion, with Chanting, Bhajan and Discourse.

Phalaharini Kali Puja

A special worship of Mother Kali, historically observed for the initiation of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, symbolizing spiritual renewal and divine surrender.

Snan Yatra

Ritual bath festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated with devotional fervour.

Ratha Yatra

Traditional chariot procession celebrating the journey of Lord Jagannath.

Guru Purnima

An auspicious day dedicated to honoring the spiritual Guru through worship, bhajans, and introspective devotion, in gratitude for the light of guidance.

Celebrations of the Direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna

Observance of the birth anniversaries of direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna.

Independence Day

Honouring the nation’s freedom with flag hoisting, prayer, and cultural homage.

Janmashtami

Celebration of Lord Krishna's birth with bhajans, readings, and devotional offerings.

Celebration of 11th September 1893 - Swami Vivekananda’s landmark address at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago

On 11th September 2025, at 10:30 am., the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s landmark address at the Parliament of Religions, Chicago, was solemnly and jointly commemorated by the Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijayapuram, and Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), Sri Vijayapuram, at the JNRM College Auditorium, with some inspiring events that reflected on the enduring relevance of Swami Vivekananda's message of universal brotherhood and harmony.

The celebration commenced with Vedic Shanti Mantras. The spirit of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings resonated powerfully when all participants chanted Swadesh Mantras composed by Swami Vivekananda. The opening and closing songs were sung by members of Sri Sarada Sangha, a series of profound and eloquent lectures highlighting the timeless wisdom and global significance of Swami Vivekananda’s vision, were delivered by the respected College Principal Sir and two honorable members of the faculty.

Swami Omkaratmanandaji Maharaj, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijayapuram, shared profound reflections on the powerful teachings of Swami Vivekananda, its great significance as a Universal Brotherhood in contemporary society, emphasizing its essential role in fostering peace and understanding amidst diversity.

The programme peacefully concluded with the distribution of a book highlighting Swami Vivekananda's great life and his powerful teachings along with refreshment packets amongst all the participants.

This commemorative meeting not only celebrated the historic moment of Swami Vivekananda’s address but also reaffirmed the enduring call for universal harmony, spiritual awakening, and service to humanity that continues to inspire generations worldwide.

350 students and many faculties from the College participated in the program very enthusiastically and joyously.