iMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media GalleryiMedia - Ramakrishna Math Media Galleryhttps://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogsSat, 31 Oct 2026 12:36:15 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Monthly Program - November 2026 (Invitation)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/monthly-program-invitationDeepavali - Sri Sri Kali Puja - 08, Sunday (whole night puja) Night 09.00 pm to next day morning 05.00 am Swami Subodhananda Jayanti - 21, Saturday 06.00 pm - 06.30 pm : Bhajans 07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse - Swami Suprajnananda]]>
Special Programmes at the Math

Deepavali - Sri Sri Kali Puja - 08, Sunday (whole night puja)
Night 09.00 pm to next day morning 05.00 am

Swami Subodhananda Jayanti - 21, Saturday
06.00 pm - 06.30 pm : Bhajans
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse - Swami Suprajnananda

Swami Vijnanananda Jayanti - 23, Monday
06.00 pm - 06.30 pm : Bhajans
07.00 pm - 07.45 pm : Special Discourse - Swami Devishananda

Japa Yajna (For Initiated Devotees of the Ramakrishna Order)
14 Saturday – From 08.45 am to 12.30 pm

Ashtami - Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Parayanam & Puja)
02 Sunday & 17 Monday from 08.00 am to 11.00 am

Ekadashi - Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam (After Arati)
05 Tuesday & 20 Thursday- from 07.00 pm to 08.00 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

Abhirami Anthadhi 
by Swami Apavargananda (Tamil) 03, 10, 17
(Tuesday)

தாயுமான சுவாமிகள் அருளிய  'பராபரக்கண்ணி'
by Swami Apavargananda (Tamil) 05, 12, 19 (Thursday)

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Tamil)
by Swami Satyaprabhananda 06, 13, 20, 27 (Friday)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita ( Tamil)
by Swami Suprajnananda 07, 14, 28 (Saturday)

‘Narada Bhakti Sutras’ and followed by guided Meditation
by Swami Raghunayakananda 01, 15, 22, 29 (Sunday)
]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0530<![CDATA[National Youth Day 2027 - MGR School (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/national-youth-day-2027-mgr-school-photosVivekananda Institute of Human Excellence of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, conducted a One-Day Talent Show programme in connection with the National Youth Day 12-01-2027 for the students]]>
1. Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, conducted a One-Day Talent Show programme in connection with the National Youth Day 12-01-2027 for the students of Dr MGR Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired, Ramapuram, Chennai, on Wednesday, 28th October.

2. The programme started at 9.00 a.m. and concluded at 12.20 p.m. A variety of cultural programmes took place.

3. Many students exhibited their talents in different fields as follows:Prayer Song 4, Drawing 11, English Essay writing 4, Tamil Essay writing 7, Group Dance 4, Yoga 7, Gymnastics 13, and Mime 5.

4. 30 Teachers came with the students, and 16 Internship Students (3 male & 13 female) also accompanied them. 4 Audiologists were also present. Nearly 125 students (Boys 86 &amp; Girls 39) were present.

5. Srimat Swami Atmaghananandaji Maharaj blessed the children with a few words. He explained why 12 th January is celebrated as National Youth Day. Swami Satyaprabhananda also gave a small talk in which he explained the greatness of human birth.

6. Those students who exhibited their talents were given Participation Certificates along with a gift of a book. All the students were given a book as a gift.

7. 8 volunteers gave their wonderful service to make the event successful.

8. At the end, all were given lunch Prasad. Nearly 180 people (students, teachers, and volunteers) took the Prasad.

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]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0530<![CDATA[The Vedanta Kesari - November 2026]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/The-Vedanta-KesariVedic Prayer: Purusha Sūktam Jayaraman, M., Dr. Editorial: Universal Oneness in Spiritual Consciousness Shantachittananda, Swami Music to See God—A Ramakrishna Perspective Yativarananda, Swami]]>

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

Editorial: Universal Oneness in Spiritual Consciousness
Shantachittananda, Swami

Music to See God—A Ramakrishna Perspective
Yativarananda, Swami

The Self is Ever Attained
Swami Ramsukhdas

Self-Knowledge, the Supreme Goal of Life
Chitta Ranjan Mahata, Prof. 

The Two Streams of Knowledge: An Upanishadic Reflection on Parā Vidyā and Aparā Vidyā
Bhaskar N. Mehta

Thirukkural, the Essence of the Vedas
Krishnaveni Hariram, Dr.

Vivekananda Way: The Real Nature of Man
Illumine Knowledge Resources

Vishwa Vedāmrutham: Awakening the Bhāratiya Soul
Prerana Krishna M.

Working with Nature
Ramasubramanian O. B.

Stories of Divine Children: Vamana
Raghaveshananda, Swami

Stories of Timeless Wisdom: The Swan and the Shadow
Chandrashekhar Siva

Book Review
VK Office

The Order on the March
VK Office

Archives

]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Lakshmi Puja 2026 (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-lakshmi-puja-2026-photosSri Sri Lakshmi Puja was celebrated on 25th Oct 2026, Monday with Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj, Special Puja, Bhajans, Special Arati]]>

Sri Sri Lakshmi Puja was celebrated on 25th Oct 2026, Sunday with Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj, Special Puja, Bhajans, Special Arati to Sri Lakshmi Devi were performed. 500 devotees participated in person and 3100 participated online. 

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]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:03:52 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026 - Vijaya Dashami (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-durga-puja-2026-vijaya-dashami-photosDurga Puja 2026 – Day 5 Vijaya Dasami (Morning) – Chandi Puja & Visarjan Puja. All Monastics and devotees offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother.]]>

Durga Puja 2026 – Day 5 Vijaya Dasami (Morning) – Chandi Puja & Visarjan Puja. All Monastics and devotees offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother.

Vijaya Dashami (Evening) – Immersion, Special talk on Sri Devi Mahatmyam & Abirami Anthadhi, Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj & Shanti Jal to Monks & Devotees.

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]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:51 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026 - Maha Navami (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-durga-puja-2026-maha-navami-photosDurga Puja 2026 – Day 4 Maha Navami (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi, Chandi Parayanam and Arati were done.]]>

Durga Puja 2026 – Day 4 Maha Navami (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi, Chandi Parayanam and Arati were done. All monks and devotee offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother. 

Maha Navami (Evening) – Sri Saraswati Sahasranama Kumkum & Pushpa Archana, A special talk on Abirami Anthadhi, Special Arati to Sri Durga Devi, Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj & Bhajans

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]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:09:52 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026 - Maha Ashtami (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-durga-puja-2026-maha-ashtami-photosDurga Puja 2026 – Day 3 – Maha Ashtami (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi & Sri Guru Maharaj, Chandi Parayanam, Homa and Special Arati were done.]]>

Durga Puja 2026 – Day 3 – Maha Ashtami (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi & Sri Guru Maharaj, Chandi Parayanam, Homa and Special Arati were done. All monks and devotees offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother. 

Maha Ashtami (Evening) – Sri Durga Sahasranama Kumkum & Pushpa Archana, A special talk on Abirami Anthadhi, Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj, Special Arati to Sri Sri Durga Devi & Bhajans.

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]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:27:41 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026 - Saptami (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-durga-puja-2026-saptami-photosDurga Puja 2026 – Day 2 Maha Saptami (Morning) Special puja been offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi. Chandi Parayanam and Arati were done.]]>

Durga Puja 2026 – Day 2 Maha Saptami (Morning) Special puja been offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi. Chandi Parayanam and Arati were done. All monks and devotees offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother.
Saptami (Evening) – Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Kumkum & Pushpa Archana, special talk on Abhirami Anthadhi.
Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj and Special Arati to Sri Sri Durga Devi & Bhajans.

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]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:06:06 +0530<![CDATA[Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026 - Shashti (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/sri-sri-durga-puja-2026-shashti-photosDurga Puja 2026 – Day 1 Shashti (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi, Chandi Parayanam and Arati was done.]]>

Durga Puja 2026 – Day 1 Shashti (Morning) – Special worship offered to Sri Sri Durga Devi, Chandi Parayanam and Arati was done. All monks and devotees offered Pushpanjali to the Divine Mother. 
Shashti (Evening) - Sri Lalita Sahasranama Kumkum & Pushpa Archana. Special talk on Abhirami Anthadhi.
Sandhya Arati to Sri Guru Maharaj, Special Arati to Sri Durga Devi & Bhajans

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]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:18:02 +0530<![CDATA[Inauguration of the New Premises of Ramakrishna Math, Puducherry (Photos)]]>https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/post/inauguration-ceremony-of-the-new-ramakrishna-math-puducherry-photosThe Inauguration Ceremony of the new Ramakrishna Math, Puducherry, was held on 10 October 2026]]>

Ramakrishna Math, Puducherry, established in 2022, had been functioning in a small rented house until recently. The centre has now moved to its newly constructed premises, marking a significant milestone in its spiritual, educational, and service activities.

The auspicious occasion was celebrated on 9 and 10 October 2026, coinciding with the sacred birth anniversary of Swami Akhandanandaji Maharaj.

On 9 October, Vinayaka Homa and Vastu Homa were performed by local priests as part of the inaugural rituals. Most Revered Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, formally opened the newly constructed Monks’ Quarters. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri Kailashnathan, graced the occasion and participated in the Purnahuti.

On the morning of 10 October, a colourful procession was taken around the temple, adding traditional splendour to the celebrations. Most Revered President Maharaj then consecrated the new temple amidst sacred rituals. A Homa was performed, followed by the benediction of Most Revered Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj.

In the afternoon, at 4.00 p.m., the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry formally inaugurated the Service Activities Block, which houses a charitable dispensary and facilities for youth-related training programmes. The inaugural meeting was attended by Most Revered Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj; Swami Bodhasaranandaji, Assistant General Secretary of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math; the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry; Shri Sriram Subramanyam, Managing Director, Integra Software Solutions, Puducherry; and Shri Ganesh Wodayar, among other dignitaries.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the centre's service initiatives. Swami Bodhasaranandaji and the other speakers also shared their thoughts on the occasion. Swami Raghunayakananda, Manager of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, proposed the vote of thanks.

Most Revered President Maharaj and the Hon’ble Chief Minister felicitated the engineers and volunteers whose dedicated efforts had contributed to the successful completion of the project.

The afternoon programme featured a musical discourse by Swami Harivratānanda. Talks were also delivered by Swami Atmaghananandaji, Swami Sukhadevanandaji, and Swami Paramasukhananda, adding a spiritual and inspirational dimension to the celebrations.

Approximately 54 monastics and 1,100 devotees participated in the two-day inaugural celebrations.

The inauguration marked a memorable chapter in the history of Ramakrishna Math, Puducherry. With its new temple, Monks’ Quarters, charitable dispensary, and youth training facilities, the centre is poised to expand its spiritual, educational, and philanthropic activities, carrying forward the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.

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