A sacred and highly anticipated ceremony was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, marking the formal inauguration of the newly established Library at the Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith Agriculture College, Purulia. The new facility is set to become the intellectual and spiritual heart of the institution.
Inaugural Ceremony
The Library was inaugurated by Swami Balabhadrananda, Assistant General Secretary of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah.
The formal inauguration commenced at 10:45 a.m. with a traditional and solemn ritual. Swami Balabhadrananda inaugurated the Library by:
- Offering floral tributes to Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Maa Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.
- Waving a Camphor Lamp (Arati), symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and wisdom that the library represents.
Programme in the Smart Class Hall
Following the inauguration, a formal programme was organized in the college’s Smart Class Hall. The event featured a blend of spiritual inspiration and academic discourse:
Presentations
- Vedic Chanting
- Chorus Devotional Songs
- Reading from the message of Swami Vivekananda
These presentations by the college students set a profound and inspiring tone for the event.
Addresses and Speeches
The function was presided over by Swami Balabhadrananda. Key addresses were delivered by:
- The Principal of the College
- A Member of the Managing Committee
- A Student Representative
Swami Balabhadrananda then delivered his insightful Presidential Address, emphasizing the pivotal role of spiritual education, character building, and continuous learning, urging students to utilize the new Library facility to its fullest potential.
Attendance and Dignitaries
The function witnessed the presence of numerous distinguished guests and dignitaries, signifying the importance of the event to both the monastic and academic communities:
- Monks and Brahmacharins of the Ramakrishna Order
- Scientists from Kalyan Krishi Vigyan Kendra
- Prominent Educationists
- Various other dignitaries
The inauguration was a grand success, instilling a renewed spirit of dedication to knowledge and service among the students, faculty, and well-wishers of the Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith Agriculture College.
