iMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery by WebteamiMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery by Webteamhttps://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/author/webteamTue, 02 Jun 2026 07:03:50 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Visit of Pujaniya Srimat Swami Gautamananda ji Maharaj to Chennai Math 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/visit-of-pujaniya-srimat-swami-gautamananda-ji-maharaj-to-chennai-math-2026-photosMost Revered President Maharaj, Srimat Swami Gautamananda Ji Maharaj, visited Ramakrishna Math, Chennai on 26th May 2026. His visit was a source of immense joy and spiritual inspiration to devotees and admirers.]]>

Most Revered President Maharaj, Srimat Swami Gautamananda Ji Maharaj, visited Ramakrishna Math, Chennai on 26th May 2026. His visit was a source of immense joy and spiritual inspiration to devotees and admirers.

During his stay, Maharaj attended the daily evening Arati at the temple and graciously gave darshan to devotees at Ramakrishnananda Hall. A large number of devotees availed themselves of this blessed opportunity to receive his holy darshan and blessings.

On this auspicious occasion, Maharaj also launched two significant offerings:

  • Brahmavadin (Journal Archives) on the RKMM Digital Publication platform.
  • Glimpses of Swami Brahmananda by Swami Yatiswarananda – a AI video presentation.

The visit of Most Revered President Maharaj brought spiritual fervour and joy to the Math, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of meeting him and receiving his blessings.

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]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:48:01 +0530<![CDATA[Monthly Program - June 2026 (Invitation)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/monthly-program-invitationAshtami - Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Parayanam & Puja) 18 & 22 Monday from 08.00 am to 11.00 am Ekadashi - Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam (After Arati) 11 & 25 Thursday - from 07.00 pm to 08.00 pm]]>
Special Programmes at the Math

Ashtami - Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Parayanam & Puja)
08 & 22 Monday from 08.00 am to 11.00 am

Ekadashi - Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam (After Arati)
11 & 25 Thursday - from 07.00 pm to 08.00 pm

Japa Yajna (For Initiated Devotees of the Ramakrishna Order)
13 Saturday - from 08.45 am to 12.30 pm

Special Bhajans - Every Sunday 07.00 pm to 07.45 pm

Spiritual Discourses in the Math
Venue: Swami Ramakrishnananda Hall 
Time: 5.30 to 6.15 pm

தாயுமான சுவாமிகள் அருளிய  'பராபரக்கண்ணி'
by Swami Apavargananda (Tamil) 11, 18, 25 (Thursday)

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Tamil)
by Swami Satyaprabhananda 05, 12, 19, 26 (Friday)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita ( Tamil)
by Swami Suprajnananda 06, 20 (Saturday)

The Gospel of the Holy Mother (Tamil)
by Swami Dharmishthananda 13, 27 (Saturday)

Introduction to Vedanta & Guided meditation
by Swami Raghunayakananda 07, 14, 21, 28, (Sunday)
]]>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:02:00 +0530<![CDATA[The Vedanta Kesari - June 2026]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/The-Vedanta-KesariVedic Prayer: Śrīsūktam Jayaraman, M., Dr. Sharanāgati, the Culmination of Bhakti Shantachittananda, Swami Devotion to God: The Essence of Life Satyapriyananda, Swami]]>

Contents

Vedic Prayer: Purusha Sūktam 
Jayaraman, M., Dr.

Editorial: Consciousness and Life
Shantachittananda, Swami

Can AI be Conscious?
Sunirmalananda, Swami

Digi Sevā and Digi Dāna
Paramashivananda, Swami

Science and Spirituality: A Vedantic Harmony
Haripriya Rengarajan

The Cosmic Metronome: Mapping Time and Eternity in Sanatana Dharma
Aniket Gaur

An Introduction to Hindu Scriptures: Based on the ‘Prasthānabheda’ of Madhusūdana Sarasvatī
Vedarthananda, Swami

Vivekananda Way: Practical Vedanta
Illumine Knowledge Resources

The Jayrambati of the South—Ramakrishna Math, Konampatti
Surarchitananda, Swami

Indian Knowledge in Practice
Ramasubramanian O. B.

Ramayana
Raghaveshananda, Swami

Stories of Timeless Wisdom: The Tiger’s Whisper
Chandrashekhar Siva

Book Review
VK Office

The Order on the March
VK Office

Archives

]]>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:01:00 +0530<![CDATA[Balamandir Valedictory Function 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/balamandirvaledictoryfunction2026Valedictory Function held at VIHE Hall On 26-05-26 for Balamandir Students Valedictory Function was held on Tuesday, 26th May. Cultural Programmes such ]]>
Valedictory Function held at VIHE Hall On 26-05-26 for Balamandir Students

Valedictory Function was held on Tuesday, 26th May. Cultural Programmes such as chanting of Shlokas, singing Bhajans, Drama in Tamil, Yoga Demonstration, Recitation, etc., were held.

Nearly 65 parents (24 men & 41 women) and 83 students (49 boys & 34 girls) were present.

Pictures showing the drawing talent of the students were exhibited outside the hall.

Srimat Swami Atmaghananandaji Mj. gave a beautiful benedictory address praising the students for their performance and discipline.

Students and parents were served lunch Prasadam, at the end.

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]]>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:16:48 +0530<![CDATA[Kumkum Archana – Summer Camp May 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/kumkum-archana-–-summer-camp-may-2026-photosOur Balamandir students had the good opportunity of performing Kumkum Archana on Sunday, 17 th May, 2026.]]>

1) Our Balamandir students had the good opportunity of performing Kumkum Archana on Sunday, 17 th May, 2026.

2) Nearly 37 students (24 boys & 13 girls) attended the programme. Our Shloka teacher chanted 108 Mantras on Sri Ramakrishna and the Holy Mother, and the students repeated them and performed the Archana.

3) Nearly 55 parents (male and female) were present. They also repeated the Mantras along with the students.

4) Parents expressed their happiness seeing their children performing the Archana.

5) After the Archana, Swami Raghunayakananda Mj., Manager of the Mylapore Math, gave the Benedictory address in which he advised the students and parents to keep their homes a ‘Bhavanam (Spiritual homes)’, and not a ‘Vanam (Forests)’. To achieve that, these types of practices are necessary, he insisted.

6) Swami Satyaprabhananda gave a brief talk in which he told the students that they are the creators of their own destiny and studenthood is the foundation of life.

7) After the talk, the students took their parents to the main temple to offer their prayers.

8) The programme ended with the distribution of Prasadam to the students as well as the parents.

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]]>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:10:08 +0530<![CDATA[Phalaharini Kali Puja 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/phalaharini-kali-puja-2026-photosPhalaharani Kali Puja was celebrated with devotion at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai on 16th May 2026. The occasion featured Aratrikam, soulful bhajans, a special puja, and an elaborate Arati offered to the Divine Mother.]]>

Phalaharani Kali Puja was celebrated with devotion at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai on 16th May 2026. The occasion featured Aratrikam, soulful bhajans, a special puja, and an elaborate Arati offered to the Divine Mother. Over 600 devotees participated in the event in person and received prasad, while more than 3500 devotees joined the celebrations online.

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]]>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:41:12 +0530<![CDATA[Mata Pita Puja – Summer Camp May 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/mata-pita-puja-–-summer-camp-may-2026-photosOur Balamandir Summer Camp students performed Mata-Pita Puja on Sunday, 10 th May, 2026. Nearly 32 students and 75 parents (male and female) attended the programme. They were guided in every step by our teachers and volunteers.]]>

1. Our Balamandir Summer Camp students performed Mata-Pita Puja on Sunday, 10th May, 2026.

2. Nearly 32 students and 75 parents (male and female) attended the programme. They were guided in every step by our teachers and volunteers.

3. One of the teachers guided the students through the Puja, which involved offering flowers, Chandan, and Kumkum at the feet of their parents. Then they offered sweet and water.

4. It was followed by the taking up of 20 pledges by the students in front of their parents.

5. After that, parents blessed their children and fed them sweets and water.

6. Swami Dharmisthananda Mj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home, gave the benedictory address in which he spoke about the importance of our culture, disciplines, truthfulness, obedience, etc.

7. Swami Apavargananda Mj, Editor of the Ramakrishna Vijayam, talked about the role and responsibilities of parents, and insisted upon the duty of students in moulding their future properly by utilising the opportunities.

8. After that, children took their parents to the Main Temple to offer their prayers.

9. Parents were very delighted to witness such a programme. They expressed their gratitude to the Math authorities.

10. The programme ended with the distribution of Prasadam to all the students and parents.

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]]>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:28:00 +0530<![CDATA[Inaugural Function of Balamandir Summer Camp - 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/inaugural-function-of-summer-camp-2026-photosBalamandir Summer Camp - 2026 was inaugurated on Friday, 1st May, at the VIHE Hall. On that first day of the camp, nearly 93 students (42 girls and 51boys) attended the function.]]>

1. Balamandir Summer Camp - 2026 was inaugurated on Friday, 1st May, at the VIHE Hall.

2. On that first day of the camp, nearly 93 students (42 girls and 51boys) attended the function.

3. Nearly 60 parents (about 110 people in total) attended the Inaugural Function.

4. One of the teachers, Ms Prema, welcomed the gathering and explained the rules for the Camp.

5. Swami Atmaghananandaji Maharaj, Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, blessed the students by giving a short benedictory address in which he said that learning good things at a young age would make their life a better one, and for that reason, joining this type of Camp was necessary.

6. Swami Satyaprabhananda explained the importance of Summer Camp activities for students development and hinted at parents
responsibility in shaping their children future.

7. In this camp, children are taught Bhajans, Shlokas, Drawing, Moral Stories, Yoga, etc.

8. Monks, parents, teachers, and volunteers attended the function.

9. The programme ended at 12.15 p.m., followed by Prasadam distribution.

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]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:31:00 +0530<![CDATA[Festival Calendar 2026 - 27]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/festival-calendar-2026-27APRIL 2026 14 Tue Tamil New Year 21 Tue Sri Shankara Jayanti 22 Wed Sri Ramanuja Jayanti 24 Fri Ashtami 27 Mon Ekadashi]]>



 APRIL 2026

14 Tue Tamil New Year
21 Tue Sri Shankara Jayanti
22 Wed Sri Ramanuja Jayanti
24 Fri Ashtami
27 Mon Ekadashi

MAY 2026

01 Fri Buddha Purnima
16 Sat Phalaharini Kali Puja (Shodashi Puja)
10 & 24 Sun Ashtami
13 & 27 Wed Ekadashi

JUNE 2026

08 & 22 Mon Ashtami
11 & 25 Thu Ekadashi

JULY 2026

29 Wed Guru Purnima
08 & 22 Wed Ashtami
10 Fri & 25 Sat Ekadashi

AUGUST 2026

10 Mon Swami Ramakrishnananda Jayanti
28 Fri Swami Niranjanananda Jayanti
06 & 20 Thu Ashtami
09 & 23 Sun Ekadashi

SEPTEMBER 2026

04 Fri Gokulashtami
10 Thu Swami Advaitananda Jayanti
14 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
04 Fri & 19 Sat Ashtami
07 Mon & 22 Tue Ekadashi

OCTOBER 2026

04 Sun Swami Abhedananda Jayanti
10 Sat Swami Akhandananda Jayanti
17 Sat Shashti - Sri Durga Puja
18 Sun Saptami
19 Mon Maha Ashtami
20 Tue Maha Navami - Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja
21 Wed Vijaya Dasami - Shanti Jal (after evening Arati)
25 Sun Lakshmi Puja
04 Sun & 19 Mon Ashtami
06 Tue & 22 Thu Ekadashi


NOVEMBER 2026


08 Sun Deepavali - Kali Puja (whole night puja)
21 Sat Swami Subodhananda Jayanti
23 Mon Swami Vijnanananda Jayanti
02 Mon & 17 Tue Ashtami
05 Thu & 20 Fri Ekadashi

DECEMBER 2026

18 Fri Swami Premananda Jayanti
24 Thu Christmas Eve (after Arati)
30 Wed Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi Jayanti
01 Tue, 17 & 31 Thu Ashtami
04 Fri & 20 Sun Ekadashi & Vaikuntha Ekadashi

JANUARY 2027

01 Fri Kalpataru Day
03 Sun Swami Shivananda Jayanti
12 Tue National Youth Day
14 Thu Swami Saradananda Jayanti
21 Thu Swami Turiyananda Jayanti
28 Thu Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
15 Fri & 30 Sat Ashtami
03 Sun & 18 Mon Ekadashi

FEBRUARY 2027

06 Sat to 14 Sun Vivekananda Navaratri (at Vivekananda House)
08 Mon Swami Brahmananda Jayanti
10 Wed Swami Trigunatitananda Jayanti
20 Sat Swami Adbhutananda Jayanti
14 & 28 Sun Ashtami
02 Tue & 17 Wed Ekadashi

MARCH 2027

06 Sat Maha Shiva Ratri (whole night puja & Bhajan)
10 Wed Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti
22 Mon Sri Chaitanya Jayanti
26 Fri Swami Yogananda Jayanti
16 & 30 Tue Ashtami
04 & 18 Thu Ekadashi

APRIL 2027

14 Wed Tamil New Year (Pilavanga)
15 Thu Sri Ramanavami
14 Wed Ashtami
02 Fri Ekadashi

]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:47:15 +0530<![CDATA[Minjur Nursing Batch Valedictory Function 2025 - 26 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/minjur-nursing-batch-valedictory-function-2025-26-photosSri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, solemnly conducted the Valedictory Function of the Minjur Nursing Assistants Training Batch (2025–2026) on 9th April 2026 at its premises.]]>

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, solemnly conducted the Valedictory Function of the Minjur Nursing Assistants Training Batch (2025–2026) on 9th April 2026 at its premises.


The event marked the successful completion of one year of dedicated training for the students, aimed at empowering rural girls with essential nursing skills and values. The programme was graced by revered monks, faculty members, and well-wishers, who inspired the students with their words of encouragement and guidance.


Certificates were distributed to the trainees, recognizing their hard work, discipline, and commitment throughout the course. The function also highlighted the noble objective of the initiative—to provide skill-based education and uplift underprivileged sections of society through compassionate service.


The valedictory ceremony concluded on a note of gratitude and hope, as the students stepped forward to serve society with confidence, competence, and a spirit of selfless service.

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