On August 26, 2024, the auspicious day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, inaugurated a new branch in Siliguri. To commemorate this significant event, a special puja was conducted for Sri Sri Thakur.
To further celebrate the occasion, Sri Ganesh Puja was organized at the Sewak House premises on Ganesh Chaturthi, September 7th and 8th, 2024. A beautifully decorated pandal was erected for the worship of Sri Ganesh, and the festivities began with the melodious sound of the Shehnai.
Special pujas were performed for both Sri Ganesh and Sri Sri Thakur, followed by Homa and devotional songs by monks and devotees. Monks from the Mission’s branches in Jalpaiguri, Sahudangi, and Darjeeling attended the puja and partook in the prasad. Notable guests included Sri C Sudhakar IPS, Commissioner of Police, and Sri Gautam Dev, Mayor of Siliguri, along with other local dignitaries. Over 1,100 devotees and well-wishers were served with cooked prasad and sweets.
On September 8th, the day commenced with Mangalarati and continued with the puja at 7:30 AM. Prasad was distributed to all attendees, and in the evening, the idol of Sri Ganesh was immersed in the Mahananda River. The event concluded with the sprinkling of Shanti Jal on the devotees.
The spiritual atmosphere created by the rituals, including the Shehnai, special pujas, and devotional songs, made the event a resounding success, reflecting the unity and devotion embodied by the Ramakrishna Mission. The link to the photos is provided below.
