iMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media GalleryiMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Galleryhttps://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogsTue, 12 May 2026 14:51:28 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![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[Monthly Program - May 2026 (Invitation)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/monthly-program-invitationBuddha Purnima - 01, Friday 06.00 pm-06.30 pm: Special Bhajans 07.00 pm - 07.45 pm: Special Discourse: Swami Satyaprabhananda (Tamil) Phalaharini Kali Puja (Shodashi Puja) - 16, Saturday 06.30 pm - 09.00 pm: Special Puja & Bhajans]]>
Special Programmes at the Math

Buddha Purnima - 01, Friday
06.00 pm-06.30 pm: Special Bhajans
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm: Special Discourse: Swami Satyaprabhananda (Tamil)

Phalaharini Kali Puja (Shodashi Puja) - 16, Saturday
06.30 pm - 09.00 pm: Special Puja & Bhajans

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

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

Japa Yajna (For Initiated Devotees of the Ramakrishna Order)
09 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) 07, 14, 21 (Thursday)

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Tamil)
by Swami Satyaprabhananda 08, 15, 22, 29 (Friday)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita ( Tamil)
by Swami Suprajnananda 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 (Saturday)

Introduction to Vedanta & Guided meditation
by Swami Raghunayakananda 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 (Sunday)
]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0530<![CDATA[The Vedanta Kesari - May 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: Śrīsūktam 
Jayaraman, M., Dr.

Sharanāgati, the Culmination of Bhakti
Shantachittananda, Swami

Devotion to God: The Essence of Life
Satyapriyananda, Swami

Going to a Ramakrishna Temple 
Atmashraddhananda, Swami 

The Ishta
Tadrupananda, Swami

Trigunātita Bhakti
Ruchira Mitra, Dr.

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

Vivekananda Way: Practical Vedanta
Illumine Knowledge Resources

Two Facets of Dignity
Navin Chandra Mishra

Animal Cure to Social Health Impact
Ramasubramanian O. B.

Ramayana
Raghaveshananda, Swami

Stories of Timeless Wisdom: The Lamp in the Storm
Chandrashekhar Siva

The Order on the March
VK Office

Archives

]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +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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]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +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[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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