A Devotees’ Convention (Bhakta Sammelan) was organised on 2 August 2026 at Ramakrishna Mission, Kalyani. The full-day programme drew the devout participation of more than 350 devotees, whose enthusiastic attendance rendered the occasion a memorable and spiritually enriching gathering.
The convention encompassed a wide range of spiritual activities. The proceedings commenced with Vedic chanting, followed by meditation with japa. Readings from the Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita and a collective recitation of the Bhagavad Gita formed the devotional core of the programme. These were complemented by devotional songs (bhajans), spiritual discourses, and a Pala Kirtan on the theme ‘Bhakter Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna’ — a devotional folk performance celebrating Sri Ramakrishna as the God of devotees.
The programme was graced by the presence of Swami Animeshananda of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math; Swami Devapriyananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Math, Antpur; and Swami Samapriyananda of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sarisha.
Throughout the day, the attending devotees were provided with morning refreshments (tiffin), prasada at noon, and tea at the conclusion of the programme.
