The 156th Jayanti of Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi was celebrated in the Ashrama on Thursday 18th December with due solemnity.

The pictures of Holy Mother in prayer hall & in Shri Sarada Mantapa were tastefully decorated with garlands & flower vases. so were the pictures of Sri Ramakrishna & Swamiji.

In the morning programme there were recitation of Shri Lalita Sahasranama, Vedic chanting, Special Homa, Bhajans, discourse on life of Holy Mother & Mahamangalaarati. After these cooked prasada was served to about 700 devotees who participated in the programme. In the evening there was recitation of ‘Devi Stuti’ and Bengali & Kannada bhajans were sung in praise of the Holy Mother.

Holy Mother’s Jayanti celebration (18th Dec, 08)

Also, like previous years, this year on Sunday 21st of December Sarees were distributed to 200  poor women as a part of the 156th Jayanti celebrations of the Holy Mother. All the recipients were also given books on life & teachings of the Holy Trio & a food packet consisting of a Bun, Banana & a sweet. Many dignitaries participated & distributed the sarees to the recipients.

21st Dec, Saree distribution to poor women.