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My child, you have been extremely fortunate in getting this human birth. Have intense devotion to God. One must work hard. Can one achieve anything without effort? You must devote some time for prayer even in the midst of the busiest…

The language of the soul is one, the languages of nations are many; their customs and methods of life are widely different. Religion is of the soul and finds expression through various nations, languages, and customs. Hence it…

The 109th Annual General Meeting of Ramakrishna Mission, was held at Belur Math on 16 December 2018. Most Revered President Maharaj, Swami Smaranananda ji, was the chairman of the meeting. View Album in Google Photos : Annual General…

Celebration of Sri Sri Jagaddhatri Puja at Ramakrishna Mission, Saradapitha, Belur Math, on 17 November 2018.

Celebration of Sri Sri Kali Puja and Deepavali at Belur Math on 6 November 2018. View Album in Google Photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/2vVH2MPDh5KG3LGY8

Celebration of Lakshmi Puja at Belur Math on 24 October 2018. View in Google Photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/hpjM1sFqrzxvuzEw8

सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदे देवि भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायिनि । मन्त्रमूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मीर्नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who gives us intelligence and success, who fulfills our material desires and grants salvation, who…

Photos of Durga Puja on Ashtami tithi at Belur Math on 17 October 2018 As on Saptami, on Ashtami also, Mahasnan and Shodashopacharapuja are done.  In addition, nine small pots with flags of different colours attached are installed and…

Sandhi Puja :  The last 24 minutes of Ashtami and the first 24 minutes of Navami (a total of 48 minutes between the two lunar days) constitute the Sandhi or ”Sacred Juncture”.  It is considered to be a most auspicious time.  At this time…

Kumari Puja :  Worship of a young girl, treating her as Devi, is also a part of Ashtami Puja.  Sri Ramakrishna has said that the Divine Mother manifests herself more in a pure-hearted girl and that is why Kumari Puja is done.  He used to…