iMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery by WebteamiMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery by Webteamhttps://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/author/webteamSat, 18 Apr 2026 14:51:26 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![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[Balamandir Summer Camp 2026 (Registration)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/balamandir-summer-camp-2026-registrationA Value Orientation and Personality Development program conducted in the Math campus for Boys and Girls Age Group: 8 to 13 Years (IV to VIII std)]]>
A Value Orientation and Personality Development program conducted in the Math campus for Boys and Girls
Age Group: 8 to 13 Years (IV to VIII std)

The sessions will begin from 1 May (Friday) for the children who have enrolled
Enroll yourself quickly/Limited seats only

Duration
From: 1 May To: 31 May (Sunday holiday)
Time: From 8.45 am To 12.15 pm

Fees: 1200/-

OTHER PROGRAMS

Kolam Rangoli

ONLY IN MAY, ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
AGE LIMIT: 8 TO 15 YRS
TIMING: 04.30 PM TO 05.30 PM
FEES: 200/-

Drawing & Painting

BATCH STARTS: FROM MAY 2026 TO JANUARY 2027
ONLY ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
AGE LIMIT: 8 TO 15 YEARS 
TIMING: 03.45 PM TO 05.00 PM
FEES: 450/- (FOR EVERY THREE MONTHS)
Click Here Registration
]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:53:20 +0530<![CDATA[Monthly Program - April 2026 (Invitation)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/monthly-program-invitationAkshaya Tritiya - 20, Monday 07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse : Swami Raghunayakananda Ashtami - Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Parayanam & Puja) 10 & 24 Friday – from 08.00 am to 11.00 am]]>
Special Programmes at the Math

Akshaya Tritiya - 20, Monday
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse : Swami Raghunayakananda

Sri Shankara Jayanti - 21, Tuesday
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse : Swami Shantachittananda

Sri Ramanuja - 22, Wednesday
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse : Swami Satyaprabhananda

Ekadashi - Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam (After Arati)
13 & 27 Monday - from 07.00 pm to 08.00 pm

Ashtami - Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Parayanam & Puja)
10 & 24 Friday – from 08.00 am to 11.00 am

Japa Yajna (For Initiated Devotees of the Ramakrishna Order)
11 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) 09, 16, 23, 30 (Thursday)

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Tamil)
by Swami Satyaprabhananda 03, 10, 17 (Friday)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita ( Tamil)
by Swami Suprajnananda 04, 11 (Saturday)

'The Gospel of the Holy Mother' (Tamil) 
by Swami Dharmishthananda 18, 25 (Saturday)

Introduction to Vedanta & Guided meditation
by Swami Raghunayakananda 05, 12, 19, 26 (Sunday)
]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0530<![CDATA[The Vedanta Kesari - April 2026]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/The-Vedanta-KesariVedic Prayer: Śrīsūktam Jayaraman, M., Dr. Intellectual Knowledge and Spiritual Realisation Shantachittananda, Swami Real (sat), Unreal (asat), and Apparently Real (mithyā) Tyagananda, Swami]]>

Contents

Vedic Prayer: Śrīsūktam
Jayaraman, M., Dr.

Intellectual Knowledge and Spiritual Realisation
Shantachittananda, Swami

Real (sat), Unreal (asat), and Apparently Real (mithyā)
Tyagananda, Swami

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

Knowing the Knower and Seeing the Seer
Indu Ramchandani

Advaita Ethics Based on the Oneness of Existence
Gopal Stavig

Vivekananda and Nivedita: The Story of a Great Tutelage
Somenath Mukherjee

Vivekananda Way: Practical Vedanta
Illumine Knowledge Resources

Reminiscences of Swami Sudhiranandaji Maharaj (Revered Ramesh Maharaj, 1928–2021)
Swami Shuklatmananda

Cleaning Up the City as an Act of Responsibility
Ramasubramanian O. B.

Ramayana
Raghaveshananda, Swami

Stories of Timeless Wisdom: The Ant and the Mountain
Chandrashekhar Siva

Book Review
VK Office

Order on the March
VK Office

Archives

]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0530<![CDATA[Mega Medical Camp at Meyyur 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/mega-medical-camp-at-meyyur-2026-photosAs part of the centenary celebrations of the Ramakrishna Math Charitable Dispensary, the medical wing of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, a Mega Medical Camp was successfully organized on Saturday, 29th March 2026 at the Math’s Rural Development Centre in Meyyur.]]>

As part of the centenary celebrations of the Ramakrishna Math Charitable Dispensary, the medical wing of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, a Mega Medical Camp was successfully organized on Saturday, 29th March 2026 at the Math’s Rural Development Centre in Meyyur.

The camp was conducted to address the healthcare needs of residents from 15 surrounding villages, bringing essential medical services closer to rural communities.

This noble initiative was carried out in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Centre.

Comprehensive medical services were provided across a wide range of specialties, including:

General Medicine
Dental
Pediatrics
Dermatology
Cardiology
Diabetology
ENT
Nephrology

In addition to medical consultations, diagnostic services were also offered. A total of 35 ECGs and 19 ECHOs were conducted, benefiting 54 individuals.

Overall, 200 patients received medical care through the camp.

To ensure holistic support and accessibility, free medicines and nutritious meals were provided to all attendees.

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]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0530<![CDATA[Enhancing Functional Rehabilitation through Customized Splints and Assistive Devices (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/enhancing-functional-rehabilitation-through-customized-splints-and-assistive-devices-photosLeprosy continues to cause permanent hand deformities such as claw hand, wrist drop, and loss of grip even after cure, leading to significant functional disability among Leprosy Cured Persons with Deformity (LCPDs).]]>

Leprosy continues to cause permanent hand deformities such as claw hand, wrist drop, and loss of grip even after cure, leading to significant functional disability among Leprosy Cured Persons with Deformity (LCPDs). Limited access to reconstructive surgery highlights the need for alternative rehabilitation approaches. Customized splints and assistive devices provide a non-invasive, cost-effective solution to improve hand function, prevent deformity progression, and enhance daily living activities.

A one-day event with lectures and Prevention of Deformity (PoD) camp was organized on 21st March 2026 at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Prof. Dr. Shovan Saha, Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal Academy of Higher Education and President, Society for Hand Therapy, India, delivered a lecture on “Role of Customized Splints and Adaptive Devices in Enhancing Human Participation,” emphasizing correction of deformities for LCPDs.

The event was attended by experts including Prof. Dr. V. Chandramouleeswaran, Neurologist, Prof. Dr. V.Alamelu, Leprologist and Plastic Surgeon, Dr. B. Madhan, Chief Scientist, CSIR-CLRI, Mr. Manikandan, Occupation Therapist, and K. Balaji, Central Govt Counsel, Madras High Court.

Around 20 Occupational and Physiotherapists participated as Delegates. Under expert guidance, customized splints and adaptive devices were prepared and fitted for 30 LCPDs during the camp.

The program had the presence and blessings of Swami Raghunayakananda, Manager of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai and Swami Viswarajananda. The event significantly strengthened ongoing rehabilitation efforts and demonstrated the practical impact of assistive interventions in improving functional independence and social participation among LCPDs.

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]]>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0530<![CDATA[Career Readiness Workshop 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/career-readiness-workshop-2026-photosThe Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, through its youth wing Vivekananda Youth Forum, organized a two-day “Career Readiness Workshop” at Mylapore, Chennai.]]>

The Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, through its youth wing Vivekananda Youth Forum, organized a two-day “Career Readiness Workshop” at Mylapore, Chennai. The workshop focused on activity-based learning instead of conventional lectures, encouraging young participants to develop self-awareness, confidence, teamwork, and clarity in career decisions. Inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, the program aimed to help youth overcome career confusion by strengthening clarity, conviction, and purposeful thinking for a meaningful future.

Day 1

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Day 2

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]]>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0530<![CDATA[Valedictory Function of Balamandir Sunday Classes 2025-26 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/valedictory-function-of-balamandir-sunday-classes-2025-26-photosThe Valedictory Function of the “Balamandir Sunday Classes--2025-26” was celebrated on Sunday, 22 nd February 2026, at the VIHE Hall.]]>
1) The Valedictory Function of the “Balamandir Sunday Classes--2025-26” was celebrated on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, at the VIHE Hall.

2) On that day, nearly 44 students (17 girls and 27 boys) attended the function.

3) Nearly 30 parents (65 people in total) were present at the Function. Some of the parents could not come due to personal reasons. A few monks also attended the programme.

4) There were two sessions. In the first session, the students exhibited their talents through their performance of Shlokas, Bhajans, Dramas, recitation of Tirukkural, Storytelling, Yoga Demonstration, etc. All the parents enjoyed the programmes. During the break, soft drinks were given to all.

5) In the second session, one of the teachers, Ms Narmadha, welcomed the swamis, teachers, parents, volunteers and the students.

6) Swami Satyaprabhananda spoke about the significance of human life and said how important it was to utilise it properly.

7) Two students (one boy and one girl) gave their beautiful feedback. After that, many of the parents also came forward to present their feedback. They appreciated the effort of the Math in giving proper directions to mould their children’s lives.

8) Srimat Swami Satyajnananandaji Maharaj blessed the students with a benedictory address. He said how important it was to live our lives according to our Indian tradition for a beneficial and fruitful life. He also talked about the role of parents and hinted at parents responsibilities in shaping their children future.

9) Some of the drawings of the students were displayed at the entrance. They attracted the parents and teachers.

10) All the teachers, volunteers, and students were given some books as a gift. As per the wishes of Swami Satyajnananandaji Mj., all the parents were presented with the book “Enlightened Parenting”.

11) The programme came to an end with a Vote of Thanks by Ms Prema Madam.

12) It ended at 12.20 p.m., followed by the distribution of Lunch Prasadam to all.
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]]>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:28:00 +0530<![CDATA[191st Jayanti of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/191st-jayanti-of-bhagavan-sri-ramakrishna-photosThe 191st Jayanti of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna was reverently observed on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore.]]>

The 191st Jayanti of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna was reverently observed on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore.

The day-long celebrations began early in the morning with Mangala Arati, bhajans, temple pradakshina, and nama sankirtan, followed by Special Puja, Sri Ramakrishna Homa, and offerings at noon. Devotional chanting, bhajans by various groups, and Archana marked the afternoon sessions, culminating in evening aratrikam.

In the evening, special talks were delivered in Swami Ramakrishnananda Hall by Swami Tanmayanandaji and Swami Atmaghananandaji, inspiring the devotees with reflections on the life and message of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna.

Devotees participated in large numbers throughout the day, making the sacred observance spiritually uplifting and deeply fulfilling.

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]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:29:54 +0530<![CDATA[Maha Sivaratri 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/maha-sivaratri-2026-photosMaha Shivaratri was celebrated at our math with the special Puja (for the four praharas) and Homa for the whole night on Feb 15, Sunday 2026]]>

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated at our math with the special Puja (for the four praharas) and Homa for the whole night on Feb 15, Sunday 2026. There were Chantings, Bhajans during the Puja. Devotees participated in large number & Prasadam also distributed.

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