On March 24th, 2025, a novel initiative was launched by the Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, with the inauguration of a Digital Vending Machine for Books of the Ramakrishna Order. The machine was inaugurated by Srimat Swami Gautamananda ji Maharaj, President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.
This automated, self-service kiosk is designed to dispense physical books published by the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission upon successful digital payment. This innovative approach to book distribution aims to enhance accessibility to the Order’s publications for the public at any time, operating 24/7, unlike traditional bookstores with fixed hours.
