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Distributions of Sarees and woollen jacket from Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Mahatma Gandhi birthday Jayanthi at Koyilandy Math
Organized a Spiritual Retreat at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Onam festival at Koyilandy Math
Distribution of Blankets and Jackets to the beneficiaries at Wayanad district Kerala
Celebrated Sri Krishna Jayanti at Koyilandy Math
Conducted a Devotees convention at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated 78th Independence day at Koyilandy Math
Organized a Medical Camp at Koyilandy Math
Guru Purnima Celebrated on Sunday 21st July 2024 at Koyilandy Math
Devotees convention held at Koyilandy Math
Distributed Study materials from Koyilandy Math
Distributed Study materials from Koyilandy Math
Study materials distributed to the students from Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Phalaharini Kali puja at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Phalaharini Kali puja at Koyilandy Math
Most Revered Srimat Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj visited Koyilandy Math
Distributed Sarees and Dhotis at Koyilandy Math
An earnest appeal for giving study material to poor students
Celebrated 128th foundation day of Ramakrishna Mission at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Vishu, New Year of Kerala at Koyilandy Math
Observed the shradhanjali for His Holiness Srimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj
Celebrated Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Jayanti at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Maha Shivaratri at Koyilandy Math
The Archway inauguration ceremony done at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Swami Vivekananda's birthday (Tithi puja) at Koyilandy Math
75th Republic Day Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
75th Republic Day Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
We celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Sri Ram Mandir, which took place in Ayodhya
We celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Sri Ram Mandir, which took place in Ayodhya
National Youth Day celebrated at Koyilandy Math
National Youth Day celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Conducted a Health Awareness Camp at Koyilandy Math
Conducted a Health Awareness Camp at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated 171st birthday (Tithi Puja) of Holy Mother Sarada Devi
Celebrated 171st birthday (Tithi Puja) of Holy Mother Sarada Devi
Sri Ramakrishna Kalpataru Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Sri Ramakrishna Kalpataru Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
An Archway Work in Progress
An Archway Work in Progress
Youth Convention and Devotee Conference at Koyilandy Math
Youth Convention and Devotee Conference at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Children day
Celebrated Children day
Celebrated Kali Puja (Diwali) at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Kali Puja (Diwali) at Koyilandy Math
Archway Appeal For Koyilandy Math
Archway Appeal For Koyilandy Math
Vijaya Dashami Greetings
Vijaya Dashami Greetings
Celebrated Maha Ashtami by Distributing
Celebrated Maha Ashtami by Distributing
Distribution of Sarees and lungees on the occasion of Durga Puja
Distribution of Sarees and lungees on the occasion of Durga Puja
Celebrated Matrupuja at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Matrupuja at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Gandhiji Jayanthi at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Gandhiji Jayanthi at Koyilandy Math
Distributed School Uniforms to The Poor Students
Distributed School Uniforms to The Poor Students
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Onam Festival at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated 77th Independence Day at Koyilandy Math
With due respect to "Har Ghar Tiranga” and “Meri Maati Mera Desh,” we celebrated the 77th Independence Day, on Tuesday, 15th August, 2023 at our Math. The historical event was conducted by the Gadadhar Abhyudaya Students and some local people. The celebrations began with Flag hoisting followed by the National Anthem and various events that included speeches, songs, and dance. To mark this occasion, we conducted different types of competition among the students of GAP followed by prize distribution for the winners. We concluded the celebrations with a closing song and distributed prasad among 80 people.
Distress relief done for Blanket Distribution
Kerala experiences torrential rains every year during the rainy season. The poor inhabitants residing in thatched houses near the foothills face difficult times in severe cold during this season. We have located 300 families from different villages belonging to the districts of Kannur and Kozhikode and distributed blankets among them for four days.
Organized a half day devotees Conference at Koyilandy Math
We organized a half-day devotees' conference at our premises on Sunday, 23rd July 2023. The conference proceeded with meditation and prayer followed by Bhajans, Gita chanting, readings from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother's conversation, and Swami Vivekananda Message. In the end, Mr. V.Dhanamjay, Thalassery, a Malayalam speaker, gave his enlightening speech to the devotees. The programme concluded with the distribution of snacks prasad to around 70 people.
Study Materials Distributed to the Poor Students
This noble initiative has been possible only through your kind cooperation and sincere help either financially or intellectually. In this regard, I remember Swami Vivekananda's words, " They alone live who live for others, rest are dead than alive". You have rendered your service in whatever possible ways, with sincere feelings and devotion. This selfless service towards the poor students is an offering made at the feet of God, which is my firm belief. Requesting you to keep in touch as always.
Guru PoornimaCelebrated at Koyilandy Math
Guru PoornimaCelebrated at Koyilandy Math
Conducted a Youth Camp at Koyilandy Math
Conducted a Youth Camp at Koyilandy Math
Health Awareness Programme
Health Awareness Programme
Organized a Devotees Conference
Organized a Devotees Conference
Celebrated Phalaharini Kali Puja
Celebrated Phalaharini Kali Puja
Temple Reconsecration Ceremony
Temple Reconsecration Ceremony
Eve of the ceremony of the temple and distributed sarees
Eve of the ceremony of the temple and distributed sarees
Celebrated 125th Anniversary of Ramakrishna Mission at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated 125th Anniversary of Ramakrishna Mission at Koyilandy Math
Poor feeding is done on Akshay Tritiya day
Poor feeding is done on Akshay Tritiya day
Celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Jayanthi
Celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Jayanthi
Organized a Annadanam Programme (Food distribution)
Organized a Annadanam Programme (Food distribution)
74th Republic Day celebrated at Koyilandy Math
74th Republic Day celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Distress Relief service
Distress Relief service
Sl. No | Place | Sarees | Lungis | No. of Beneficiary Families |
1 | Kannau village | 10 | 10 | 10 |
2 | Kottiyoor village | 40 | 40 | 40 |
3 | Eralam | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Total | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Celebrated Swami Vivekananda 161st Birthday (Tithi Puja) at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Swami Vivekananda 161st Birthday (Tithi Puja) at Koyilandy Math
The National Youth Day celebration at Koyilandy Math
Kalpataru Utsav Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated in our Math
Shifting of the Present Shrine - Renovation - Extension Ceremony - Gopura Nirmanam
Organized Devotees convention at Koyilandy Math
Distress relief for distributing the Sarees
We are glad to notify that on the Holy occasion of the Navaratri festival we distributed 69 Sarees to poor Tribal women on the Panchami and Shasti days (30th Sep and 1st Oct 2022). They hail from foothill villages of Kannur district, Kerala about 90 km away from Koyilandy Math.
Seminar-"The Role of a Teacher" Conducted at Koyilandy Math
To mark the 125th Anniversary of Ramakrishna Mission foundation day we organized a Teachers’ Convention on Sunday, the 18th of September, 2022 at our premises. The subject of the seminar was "Role of Teachers". In this programme there were three resource persons who guided and spoke to the teachers viz Swami Devarajanandaji Maharaj, Swami Vishwanathanandaji Maharaj from Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, and Swami Narashimhanandaji Maharaj from Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kozhikode. The programme commenced with prayer and an opening song followed by speeches and a question-answer session. All of them highlighted the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and their own experiences in various fields of education. We have given books on Holy Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda to 35 teachers from 11 schools and 1 college. We concluded the seminar with a vote of thanks and a closing song. In the end, around 65 people took lunch Prasad and left the premises.
Onam Celebrated on 20th Aug 2021
Onam Celebrated on 20th Aug 2021
Celebration of Krishna Janmashtami
Celebration of Krishna Janmashtami
We celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami in our Ashrama on Thursday, the 18th August, 2022. We had Bhagavat Gita chanting of all chapters in the morning. Sri Krishna Puja was performed followed by sandhya arathi at 7pm after which we had Bhajans and Pushpanjali. At the end prasad was distributed to about 21 devotees.
Youth Convention & Independence Day Celebration (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) at Koyilandy
Ramayana Masa celebration at Koyilandy Math
Health Awareness Programme Conducted
Celebrated Guru Purnima at Koyilandy Math
We observed Guru Purnima on Wednesday, the 13th of July 2022 at our Ashrama premises. We began with Vedic Chanting, prayers followed by Bhagavad Gita recital and Bhajans. 3 of our Devotees read from the Ramakrishna vachanamrita (Gospel of Sree Ramakrishna), Conversation of Holy Mother Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. A senior devotee delivered a speech elaborating on the purpose and greatness of Guru and the importance of Gurupurnima celebrations. The programme ended with a song and distribution of Prasad to around 85 devotees.
Celebration of the fifth part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav"
In observance of the fifth part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, we have organized a Youth Convention on Saturday, the 2nd July 2022, for the students of 10th, 12th, and Degree students, at our Auditorium. They hailed from 3 different villages in and around our Ashrama. The programme commenced at 9.30 am with Vedic prayer and a welcome address by the Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Koyilandy. It was followed by speeches and a question-answer session. The speakers were Swami Dharmapurnananda Maharaj, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kozhikode, and Mr. Bijilesh KB, who is an expert in teaching higher students for different competitive exams. At the end of the celebration, all 90 participants distributed books of Swami Vivekananda and their study material like notebooks and pens. The function ended by offering snacks and cool drinks.
Study material distribution to poor students
No sooner had the academic session of schools commenced in Kerala, than we distributed 210 kits containing notebooks, school bags, geometry boxes, and pens to poor students from 4 schools on 24th and 30th June 2022 at our premises. All of them reside near the coastal area of the Arabian sea. The distribution programme started at 10 am with prayers and a motivational speech to the students by Swami Dharmapurnananda, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kozhikode and two teachers viz Mr. Bijilesh and Mr. Padmanabhan.
Sri Sri Shodashi Puja Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
"Sri Sri Shodashi Puja" was solemnly observed in our Ashrama on Sunday, 29th May 2022. The puja started after the sandhya arati. It was followed by Bhajans, Bhogharathi, and Pushpanjali. At the end of the puja, prasad was distributed to 36 devotees.
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations we organized an orientation programme for GAP students and their parents on 22nd May, 2022 at our Ashrama Auditorium. The programme commenced with prayer followed by lectures. Teachers Mr. Bijilesh, Megha Das, Jinsi K T and Sudheesh addressed the audience and encouraged them. One of the students too shared her thoughts as to how she was inspired by Swami Vivekananda's sermons and highlighted that the Ashrama atmosphere stimulated her to a great extent. Nearly 110 people participated and lunch Prasad was distributed to all.
Celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Youth day 2nd May 2022
Celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Youth day 2nd May 2022
Celebrated foundation day of Ramakrishna Mission on 1st May, 2022
Celebrated foundation day of Ramakrishna Mission on 1st May, 2022
Vishu :- The New year festival of Kerala
Celebrated anniversary of Holy Trio
Celebrated anniversary of Holy Trio
Distributed umbrellas to Traffic Police
Distributed umbrellas to Traffic Police
Celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Jayanthi
Celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Jayanthi
Maha Shivaratri Puja observed on Tuesday, 1st March 2022 at Koyilandy Math
Maha Shivaratri Puja observed on Tuesday, 1st March 2022 at Koyilandy Math
Newly constructed house for poor family
Newly constructed house for poor family
Republic Day Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Republic Day Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Swami Vivekananda 160th Birthday (Tithi Puja)
Celebrated Swami Vivekananda 160th Birthday (Tithi Puja)
National Youth Day & Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
National Youth Day & Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrated at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Kalpataru Utsav on 1st January 2022 at Koyilandy Math
Celebrated Kalpataru Utsav on 1st January 2022 at Koyilandy Math
169 birthday celebration of Holy Mother Sarada Devi
169 birthday celebration of Holy Mother Sarada Devi
Diwali Celebrated & Welfare Activities done on 4th November 2021
Diwali Celebrated & Welfare Activities done on 4th November 2021
Sarees distributed at Koyilandy
Sarees distributed at Koyilandy
Celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami 30th Aug 2021
Celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami 30th Aug 2021
Onam Celebrated on 20th Aug 2021
75th independence day celebrated
National flag was hoisted by Swami Sundarananda followed by a speech and a short cultural activity by the students. Program was concluded with the National anthem and we distributed prasad to all the participants.
Nutritious food distributed of Covid-19
As the 3rd wave of COVID-19 is expected to hit us and particularly Children are more prone to it, we distributed Nutritious kits to 125 tribal children from villages of Kannur and Kozhikode districts on 27th July and 1st August, 2021 respectively. Each kit contained one box of Chyawanprash, half kg Milk powder and half kg Dates.
Study materials distributed to the Primary schools
On request of the Headmasters, we have distributed study materials on 2nd, 5th & 6th of July 2021 containing notebooks, pens and geometry boxes to 404 poor students of 6 primary schools in our locality.
Note:- 06 Notebooks, 02Pens & 01Geometry Box @ ₹116/- per student
Name of School | No of Students |
---|---|
Chengottukave East U.P. School | 60 |
GFUP School, Koyilandy | 65 |
Polkave High School | 100 |
Vivekananda Vidyalaya UP School, Chemichery | 70 |
Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School (Boys) | 52 |
Vidyaniketan UP School | 57 |
Total Amount | 404 |
Puja, Bhajans, Homa and Memorial Meeting of Srimath Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj
Apart from live streaming, all programs were uploaded in the “Ramakrishna Math Koyilandy” Youtube channel enabling you to watch the same.
Distribute Study Materials for Students
On request of the Headmasters, we have planned to distribute study materials containing notebooks, pens and geometry boxes to poor students of 5 primary schools in our locality worth ₹50,364/-. The tentative quotation of the study materials for each school is as under:-
Note:- 06 Notebooks, 02Pens & 01Geometry Box @ ₹116/- per student
Name of School | No of Students | Amount (₹) |
---|---|---|
Chengottukave East U.P. School | 60 | 6960 |
GFUP School, Koyilandy | 65 | 7540 |
Polkave High School | 100 | 11600 |
Vivekananda Vidyalaya UP School, Chemichery | 70 | 8120 |
Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School (Boys) | 52 | 6032 |
Vidyaniketan UP School | 57 | 6612 |
Misc. Expenses | ------------ | 3,500 |
Total Amount | 50,364 |
We humbly request you to join hands for the noble endeavor.
Study materials distributed to students
As you are aware that Ramakrishna Math, Koyilandy is running Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa(GAP) wherein 53 underprivileged students are given free tuition, study materials & daily necessities like nutritious food and toiletries etc.
Since corona pandemic is in virulent form, all are confined to their home and are attending the classes online.
In the midst of this calamity we have delivered kits containing study materials (for one year), toiletries (for one month) and food packets (for 15 days) for the students straight to their homes.
Celebrated "Phalaharini Kali Puja at at Koyilandy Math
COVID-19 Relief Work at Koyilandy Math
The entire Kerala society is debilitated in view of lock down followed by acute Covid and also torrential rains.
In order to console them we delivered Kits containing Grocery and vegetables straight to their doors on Friday the 28th May 2021. We started with 20 families who hail from the hilltop and foothill zones of Koyilandy.
The kits included Rice, Chana dal, Moong dal, Atta, Sugar, Potatoes, Onions, Edible oil, Turmeric powder, Chilly powder and Coriander Powder.
PPE Kits Distributed
In the wake of Covid-19 second wave, we distributed 20 PPE kits containing masks, gloves and eye protectors etc. to the Panchayat members on Sunday the 23rd May 2021. This will guard them against health or safety risks whatsoever while serving corona patients clustered around the Koyilandy area.
No sooner has the triple lock down lifted we have plans to distribute food packets to the families afflicted by Covid.
Second wave of covid-19
In the wake of the second wave of covid-19, many people are virulently affected in and around our area. There are families who are all affected by Corona, no way to go out. In this very critical circumstances we have given provision kits like all types of vegetables, rice, dal & masala to 2 families for 10 days.
Renovation house of a Poor family
We are glad to inform you that we have taken initiative to renovate & repair a dilapidated house of a very poor family. The owner is mentally challenged and there is no earning member in the family. It is located in the Uttery area in Arikkulam village, Kozikhode district, Kerala, which is around 7 km from our Ashrama.
In addition a kitchen, water well with motor, bathroom cum toilet with all sanitary fittings were newly constructed.The electrical wiring with all accessories like fan & lights etc. were also done.
The house was inaugurated on Wednesday, 14th April 2021, the holy occasion of Vishu (Malayalam New Year).
Distributed 08 Tailoring Machines
On the holy occasion of Dol Purnima day, we distributed 08 tailoring machines to the poor and needy in different villages of Kannur district.
Re-launching of Koyilandy Math Website
On the holy occasion of Dol Purnima day, Srimat Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj has re-launched our website. Maharaj did the re-launching from Kankurgachi Ashrama, online. Revered Maharaj has given a benedictory address on this occasion in virtual mode.
The previous URL for our website was: www.rkmathkoyilandy.org
The new URL for our website is: www.rkmkoyilandy.org
This has been done for the convenience of our devotees & donors.
Celebrated 186 Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti .
The 186th Tithi Puja of Sri Sri Thakur was celebrated in our Ashrama on Monday, 15th of March 2021. On this Holy occasion, Special Puja & Homa were performed & Anna Bhog was offered to Thakur. Special bhajans were sung by Swapta Swara Singing Group throughout the puja. Cooked Prasad was distributed to more than 150 devotees.
One of our devotees Shri Shynaj & Shri K Ramakrishnan, Retd. Teacher of Thalassery RAC Higher Secondary School, Kerala, spoke on the Holy Occasion.
Maha Shivaratri Puja observed
The puja was attended by 25 devotees. In the end, prasad was distributed to devotees and volunteers.
Tuition fee assistance
Celebrated 159th Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
Organized a Parents meet of Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa (GAP) On 31st January, 2021
We organized a meeting for the parents of Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa (GAP) on Sunday the 31st January, 2021. In view of COVID-19 pandemic we had online classes and monthly tests for the students. As they were confined to home and attending virtual classes, their performance was not satisfactory. In order to give comfort level, we invited both the parents and students for an interaction session guided by 3 teachers. Around 50 parents participated. We distributed Prasad to all at the end.
Celebrated Republic Day on 26th January, 2021.
We celebrated the 72nd Republic day on 26th January,2021 at our Ashrama premises along with the children of Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa (GAP). The programme commenced with flag hoisting, followed by patriotic songs, speeches by GAP students and teachers along with some cultural activities like dance etc.
It ended with a prasad distribution to the students and all other people present.
Celebrated national youth day on 12thJanuary, 2021
The National youth day was celebrated in our Ashrama today in a simple manner. Students of Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa (GAP) & other local students were invited. The programme started with the singing of prayers followed by speeches from teachers & students.
Most Revered Swami Swaprabhanandaji Maharaj, Thiruvananthapuram, spoke on the occasion. In the end, National Anthem & Prasad were distributed to more than 60 people.
The programme was conducted, maintaining the covid-19 protocol.
Celebrated Holy Mother 168 Jayanti
Celebrated Kalpataru Utsav
Christmas Eve Celebration
Christmas Eve was celebrated at our math after the evening arati of Sri Sri Thakur on 24th December. Special offerings of cakes, chocolates, fruits, etc. were offered to the Lord on the holy occasion. Carols were sung and the selected portion from The Bible was read out marking the birth of The Lord Jesus Christ.
Divine Mother Kali Puja Celebration
By the grace of The Divine Mother the festival of lights was celebrated in our Math in a simple way. The Divine Mother Kali was worshiped in picture with dashopchar followed by arati & pushpanjali. Offered prasad was distributed to around 30 devotees. Some snaps are attached in the link below.
Updates of Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Rashtriya POSHAN Maah in September 2020
Onam Festival at Koyilandy Math
We celebrated Onam the core festival of Keralites on 31st Aug 2020. This is chiefly to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is believed to grace this auspicious occasion personally.
We strictly adhered to COVID-19 norms.
The programme began with prayers followed by bhajans etc at the Ashrama shrine. After concluding, prasad was distributed to the GAP students, a few devotees and volunteers.
COVID-19 Relief Work done for GAP Students
This is to inform you that the COVID-19 relief work has been conducted by our Ashrama on 13th April. Kits containing food ration for one month that included commodities for 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) a day, were distributed among 57 Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa students as well as the teachers. All of them are from the coastal area of the Arabian sea.
The items include:- Rice- 560 kg, Channa dal 170kg, Sugar- 85 kg, Atta- 110kg, Rava- 85kg, Harlicks- 57 bottles, Moong Dal- 162kg, Turmeric powder- 10kg, Chilli powder 20kg, coconut oil- 60 litrs, Sunflower oil 60 liters. Entire groceries items are sponsored by "GLOBSYN CRYSTALS group, Kolkata".
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Relief Work at Koyilandy
Truss Roof opened and Mantra Diksha by Srimath Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj
Most Revered Srimath Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj visited our Ashrama for 5 days from 11th March to 16th March, 2020. On this occasion we had the opening of Truss roof over the education building on 12th March in presence of many monks and devotees. We also held a public meeting with the devotees. Swamis Golokanandaji a senior monk from Thiruvananthapuram, Atmaghananandaji of Kanchipuram, Nandatmajanandaji of Thrissur and Vitasanganandaji of Kozhikode had been the speakers.
Swami Vinirmuktanandaji Maharaj of Kochi rendered the classical bhajan in the programme. At the end of the celebration we served lunch prasad to about 275 people. On 14th March, Revered Maharaj blessed 93 devotees by giving initiation.
Costumes distributed to the poor people
We have organized as part of distress relief activities, we took up clothes distribution on the 16th of February, 2020 Sunday for 500 poor families @3 nos at 1 village(Fishermen Colony) in Kozhikode district.
Youth Convention at Koyilandy 2019
We have organized a youth convention on 16th November, Saturday, 2019 at our Math. Dr.TGK Murty Distinguished Scientist of ISRO, who developed strategic cameras for satellites, received number of awards and author of book Swami vivekananda an intuitive Scientist, Bangalore was the chief guest and main speaker. He gave talk with core values drawn from Swami Vivekananda and achievements of “ISRO”. A video clip on latest ISRO manned mission was presented. 68 plus 2 students from different schools participated. He had also a question answer interaction with the students. All of them participated actively and with abundant enthusiasm .Few parents, devotees and teachers totalling 100 people participated in the program. At the end we served noon Prasad to all participants.
Onam celebration
Onam is the most popular festival in Kerala and is celebrated with great pomp and show. It is believed to be the National festival of Kerala. Onam is celebrated each year in the Malayalam calendar month of Chingam. In this auspicious connection we have celebrated the same with our GAP students in a pomp solemnity.
In the midst of the grand celebrations on 10th September, Tuesday, 2019 we have given away 10 nos Sewing machine (Tailoring machines) to the 10 flood Victims in the presence of the students, devotees and admirers. There are inhabitants of different villages in Kozhikode district and these machines will enable them to improve their hand to mouth living condition. At the end of the function we distributed prasadam to all of them.
Celebrated monks' quarters opening ceremony
On 1st January, 2019, "Ramakrishna Kalpataru Divas", Koyilandy Ashrama, declared opening of the newly built Monks' quarters with 3 rooms in the presence of nearly 26 Monks and Brahmacharis from different branch centers of Kerala. Swami Atmaghanandaji, Adhyaksha of Kanchipuram and Swami Nandatmajanandaji, editor of Prabuddha Keralam were the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The programme started with an invocation song followed by guideded meditation, bhajans and lectures. We also held a spiritual retreat on Sri Ramakrishna's Kalpataru. At the end of the programme about 470 devotees, parents and others received prasadam.