RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA
Invitation to join for Renovation & Expansion of the
Centenary Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna
& Ashrama Prayer, Meditation-Classes Hall
Historical Background – On the 24th February 1936, the day of the inauguration of the Birth Centenary Celebration of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Deva, the new buildings of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Colombo, were opened with due solemnity. The Message of “Universal Love and Goodwill” was sent by the direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, His Holiness Srimat Swami Akhandanandaji Maharaj, President of the Ramakrishna Math & Mission for the occasion. Above all, the holy relics of Sri Ramakrishna are treasured in this Temple..
Legal Background – Ramakrishna Mission (Ceylon Branch) was incorporated by a special Act of Parliament, Ordinance No. 8 of 1929. It is basically spiritual, religious charity organization and engaged in social welfare activities as “service to man is service to God”.
Religious Activities – Apart from various socio-economic activities for the betterment of the poor and deprived section of this locality, this Ashrama has been undertaking, Daily Puja, Spiritual Discourses, Meditation sessions etc. on a regular basis. It also observes the birthday tithi pujas of Sri Sri Thakur, Sri Sara Devi and Swami Vivekananda, Kali Puja, Navaratri Puja, Maha Sivaratri, etc.
Urgent Needs This Historic Temple, due to passage of 84 years, needs Urgent repairs & renovations. We invite all to participate in the service of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Deva.
