Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama @ Belgaum

Dear Friend,

Namaste!

In order to facilitate the smooth execution of the multifarious- activities of the Ashrama, we have started the construction of an auditorium in the Ashrama premises. We have also planned the construction of gopurams for the existing Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna. The details of these two projects are given below in the appeal brochure.

The estimated cost for the constructions of the Sabhangana & the gopurams are Rs. 2 crores & Rs. 15 lakhs respectively. We appeal to you to contribute towards these 2 projects according to your means & mite. We look forward for your participation in these noble causes.

May Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi & Swami Vivekananda shower their choicest blessings on you all, is our sincere prayer!

Yours in the Service of the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda

(Secretary)

 

TEMPLE CONSECRATION ANNIVERSARY &

5^th ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS

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RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA, BELGAUM

The Universal Temple of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna was ceremoniously consecrated on Jan 23rd 2004, the holy Jayanthi of Srimat Swami Brahmanandaji Maharaj, by Most Revered Srimat Swami Gitanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission.

Since then every year to commemorate the consecration of the Universal Temple of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna we are organizing these annual celebrations. The main aim of these celebrations are to spread the life and message of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda among the people, to provide the youths with higher ideals in life and also to promote Indian culture there by promoting harmony.

The Student, Youth & Devotees’ conventions are conducted every year by monks from different branch centres of the Ramakrishna Order who are invited to give talks to students, youths & devotees & inspire them to lead a noble & virtuous life. Several other spiritual leaders from other organizations as well as many notable speakers are also invited to share their ideas.

The cultural programmes are organized to spread the Indian culture & also to motivate upcoming artists. Till now several distinguished artists such as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Shiva Kumar Sharma, Smt. Anuradha Paudwal, Dr. L Balasubramaniam, Smt. Kavita Krishnamurthy, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Pt. Yogesh Samshi, Sri C Ashwath & others have performed for these programmes. We also  encourage young & upcoming artists from different music fields by inviting them to give performances in the Ashrama.

This year a 2-day celebration consisting of Student conventions, devotees’ convention, and cultural programmes was organized in the Ashrama on 31^st January & 1^st February, 2009.  A brief description of these is given below:

Day 1. Sat 31st Jan, 09

In the morning session of the first day the Students convention was organized in 2 sessions in Kannada & Marathi of duration two & a half hours each. 1,800 Students from various schools of Belgaum participated with their teachers  in these 2 sessions. All the participants were served with cooked prasada.

Special book display & sales counter was set up equipped with inspiring books useful for the students’ & youth community.  

Some images of the Day 1 of the celebrations. 

In the evening Sri Jayateertha Mevundi & accompanying artists rendered Bhajans & Abhangs in Hindustani Classical style. 700 people attended this programme. Sri Mevundi is an extremely talented & upcoming artist. He has won many accolades for his performances. He gave a very classical & entertaining performance & kept the audience spell bound with the Bhajans & Abhangs sung in his youthful voice.

To download the songs sung by Sri Jayateertha Mevundi on this occasion click on the songs (mp3) :

01 Jai jai Ramakrishna Hari..  21.47 MB

02 Roopa Pahata.Lochani..  11.02 MB

03 Kandu Dhanyanade.. 7.25 MB

04 Neene Ballidano.. 9.92 MB

05 Visava Vitthala.. 9.49 MB

06 Narayana Te Namo… 10.51 MB

07 Thumak Thumak Pag… 6.28 MB

08 Har Har Har Bhootanath.. 10.65 MB

09 Teertha Vitthala.. 13.88 MB

10 Nee Karuniso Vitthala.. 7.79 MB

  Day 2. Sunday 1st Feb, 09

Devotees convention was organized in the morning form 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sri Swami Tridiveshanandaji inaugurated the convention. Sri Swami Nityasthanandaji, Sri Murughendra Swamiji, Sri Kumara Virupaksha Swamiji & Dr. H N Muralidhara addressed the devotees. Around 1,000 devotees attended. All the participants were served with cooked prasada.

Some images of the Day 2 of the celebrations.

In the evening Sri Ravindra Sathe, Smt Vibhavari Joshi & accompanying artists rendered the programme ‘Punya Swar’ consisting of popular Stotras, Bhajans & Abhangs in Sanskrit, Hindi & Marathi. 1200 people attended this programme.

To download the songs sung by Sri Ravindra Sathe & Smt Vibhavari Joshi on this occasion click on the songs (mp3) :  

01 Gurustuti   5.95 MB  

02 Madhurashtakam  9.15 MB

03 Jyoti Kalash Chhalake  5.48 MB

04 Runujhunu Runujhunu  5.94 MB

05 Bilvashtakam  11.17 MB

06 Shriramachandra Kripalu  7.49 MB

07 Payoji Maine  4.67 MB

08 Prabhu Tero Naam  6.44 MB

09 Janakinath Sahay Kare  9.49 MB

10 Thumak Chalat   7.97 MB

11 Divyatvachi Jetha Prateeti  6.68 MB

12 Majhi Renuka Mavuli  7.77 MB

13 Jhala Mahar Pandharinath  7.29 MB

14 Indrayani Kaathi  8.54 MB

15 Vitthai Kittai Majhe   5.43 MB

16 Anadi Duniya   6.98 MB

17 Majhe Mahera Pandhari  7.15 MB 

 With best wishes and prayers for the welfare of you all,

Yours in the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda

(Secretary)