Inauguration at Swami Vivekananda’s Rural Ancestral Home
Revered Swami Suvirananda ji, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, inaugurated the newly constructed Vivekananda Museum and Cultural Centre at the Palli Paitrik Vita (Rural Ancestral Home) of Swami Vivekananda, located at Village Datta Dariyaton, P.S.- Kalna, Dist- Purba Bardhaman. The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Grand Procession and Cultural Tributes
The event was marked by an overwhelming display of devotion and cultural celebration from the local community. Devotees and admirers from Kalna, Katwa, and Bardhaman paid their homage to Revered Maharaj with a magnificent procession from Boinchi Market to Datta Dariyaton:
| Group | Strength | Display |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Rally | 160 members | Devotees paying homage |
| Ranpa and Ghora Dance | 14 members | Traditional folk performance |
| Santali Dance | 20 women | Tribal cultural tribute |
| Koda Dance | 20 women | Traditional folk dance |
| Jhumur Dance | 15 women | Traditional regional dance |
| Dhakies | 5 members | Accompaniment with Big Drums |
| Kirtan Parties | 3 teams | Devotional singing and chanting |
| NCC Group | 1 group | Representation from Kalna School |
Ceremony and Divine Blessings
Upon arrival, Swami Suvirananda ji Maharaj performed the traditional offering of floral tribute and Aarati to the Holy Trio. He then unveiled the marble plaque, formally inaugurating the Vivekananda Library and Cultural Centre.
Revered Maharaj subsequently graced the audience with his blessings and address, emphasizing the center’s role in disseminating Swamiji’s timeless message to the rural community, making the ancestral home a potent source of inspiration and spiritual energy.
Distinguished Monastic and Lay Presence
The function was honored by the presence of several senior and junior monastics from various centers, along with distinguished lay guests:
Revered Monastics:
- Srimat Swami Nirantaranandajee Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Gurap.
- Srimat Swami Amalatmanandajee Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Somsar.
- Swami Divyagunanandajee Maharaj, Principal, Technical College, Rahara.
- Swami Bhudevanandajee Maharaj, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Bolpur.
- Swami Nityakamananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan, Kolkata.
- 32 (Thirty-Two) other Senior and Junior Monks.
Special Guests and Guests of Honour:
- Sri Sunil Kumar Mondal, Ex-Member of Parliament, Govt. of India.
- Sri Sayak Das, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Purba Bardhaman.
- Sri Shantanu Chowdhury, Additional Superintendent of Police, Purba Bardhaman.
- Sri Pranab Kumar Roy, Social Worker of Kalna.
- Sri Nirmal Kumar Sarkar, Anchal Pradhan, Anukhal.
- Sri Suchit Kumar Bhattacharya, I. C., Kalna Police Station.
Conclusion
The inauguration was a momentous success, attended by more than 6,000 local devotees, admirers, and well-wishers. The event concluded with the distribution of noon Prasad, leaving the community uplifted and establishing the Vivekananda Library and Cultural Centre as a beacon of education and spirituality in the region. The Ashrama extends its deepest gratitude to Srimat Swami Suviranandajee Maharaj for his benevolent presence and blessings.
