A Bhakta Sammelan (Devotees’ Convention) was held at Belur Math on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at the Nag Mahashay Hall of the Abhedananda Convention Centre. The gathering was attended by approximately 1,700 devotees. The programme commenced with Vedic chanting by the brahmacharins of the Brahmachari Training Centre, followed by a welcome address by Swami Jnanavratananda and the benediction by Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.
The morning session featured readings from Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, devotional songs, collective chanting and meditation, and enlightening talks on Sri Sri Chandi, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and the worship of the Divine Mother, by Swami Vedanuragananda, Swami Devarajananda and Swami Jnanavratananda. Special emphasis was given to the significance of Durga Puja and spiritual harmony. The programme concluded with devotional music, followed by prasad distribution. The Sammelan provided the devotees with a valuable opportunity to deepen their spiritual understanding.
Video recording of the Bhakta Sammelan will be published soon.
