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Ramakrishna Ashrama is a chain of Hindu monasteries set up by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who was a 19th century saint known for initiating various social reforms.

Ramakrishna Ashrama is part of Ramakrishna mission, the umbrella organization runs several educational institutions and spiritual programs all over the world. The Ashrama in Basavanagudi is their main centre in Bengaluru city.

Major highlights of Ramakrishna Ashrama:

  • Pooja, aarti and Bhajans: Pooja is held every day morning while aarti and bhajan programs are held in the evening. 
  • Discourse and Lectures: Senior members of the Ramakrishna mission conduct weekly discourses in Kannada and English, held at Vivekananda Centenary Memorial Auditorium. Great opportunity for guests to learn the life and times of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, his message and way of life, along with an opportunity to get one’s spiritual questions and concerns clarified.
  • Satsanga: Spiritual retreats
  • Celebrations: Ramakrishna Ashrama holds special poojas, events and celebrations on special occasions such as birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, festivals like Durga Puja, Maha Shivaratri, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Christmas eve etc

Visiting Hours: Ramakrishna Ashrama’s main is open to visitors from 5 AM till 12 Noon and from 4 PM till 8.30 PM. Office, library and other facilities open from 9 AM till 12 Noon and 4 PM till 6.30 PM. 

How to reach:

Ramakrishna Ashrama is 40 kms from Bengaluru International Airport and 5 kms from Bengaluru city centre (Majestic). Bengaluru is the nearest railway station. National College is the nearest metro station. The Ashrama can be reached using bus, metro, auto or taxi from any part of Bengaluru.

Stay: Multiple hotels are available near Ramakrishna Ashrama. KR Market and Majestic area (5 kms away) has several budget hotels. Luxury hotels are available in Jayanagar, Residency road and race course road.

Official website: http://rkmathbangalore.org/home.shtml

 

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