1. Akshaya Navami Day Dry Food Distribution (October 31, 2025)
On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami Day, the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Vrindavan, organized a special distribution drive for the old mothers of Vrindavan Dham. This initiative was undertaken to offer support and sustenance to elderly residents and is separate from the Mission’s ongoing, regular monthly food distribution program which serves approximately 1,700 widow mothers.
On this day, dry food packages were distributed to 125 old mothers. Each comprehensive package included:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rice | 2 Kg |
| Atta (Wheat Flour) | 2 Kg |
| Dal (Pulses) | 1/2 Kg |
| Mustard Oil | 1/2 Litre |
| Salt | 1 Kg |
| Sugar | 1/2 Kg |
| Tea Powder | 100 gms |
| Milk Powder | 200 gms |
| Biscuit Packet | 1 |
| Haldi Powder Packet | 1 |
This vital service was made possible only through the generous and noble financial assistance received from our kind-hearted devotees and well-wishers, whom the Sevashrama thanks profoundly.
2. Service During Yugal Parikrama (November 2, 2025)
On the auspicious day of Yugal Parikrama, lakhs of devotees performed the sacred circumambulation (parikrama) around Vrindavan and Mathura. The Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama provided extensive relief and refreshment services to the pilgrims from its Old Ashrama, conveniently situated directly on the Parikrama Marg.
The services rendered to the devotees were multi-faceted:
- Mass Refreshment: Batasa (a traditional sweetmeat) and clean water were served to more than 20,000 devotees throughout the day to help them cope with the exertion of the long walk.
- Meal Distribution: A cooked meal of Khichuri was distributed to approximately 1,500 devotees.
- Medical Assistance: Free medical services were provided to the needy among the pilgrims. This included the distribution of free medicines and essential on-the-spot care such as the dressing of wounds (primarily related to foot and leg injuries sustained during the walk).