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Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Dehradun
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Dehradun
(A Branch Centre of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal)

Ashrama  Activities

Spiritual Activities

  • Daily Worship and Rituals (Mangala Arati, Sandhya Arati, Vespers) Worship of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother, and Swami Vivekananda
  • Bhajans and Chanting (Vedic chanting, Gita, Stotras, Bhajans
  • Discourses and Classes (Spiritual talks by monks)
  • Meditation & Japa Sessions (Group meditation)

Special Pujas and Celebrations

  • Kali Puja, Durga Puja, Guru Purnima, Ramanavami
  • Birth anniversaries of the Holy Trio and other saints

Vedanta Literature 

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Spiritual Accessories & Handcrafted Goods
Spiritual Accessories & Handcrafted Goods

​​Goushala

Our Goushala (cow shelter) is dedicated to the care and protection of cows, in keeping with the ideals of compassion and service taught by Sri Ramakrishna.

We provide our cows with:

  • Clean shelter and nutritious fodder

  • Regular veterinary care for their health and well-being

  • A safe and loving environment where they can live peacefully

The Goushala not only sustains the Ashrama’s dairy needs—offering fresh milk for daily puja, prasadam, and the monastic community—but also serves as a model for ethical and sustainable animal care.


Old Shrine Room 

The Old Shrine Room of the Ashrama holds a special place in the hearts of monks, devotees, and visitors. It is here that the early worship and spiritual activities of the Ashrama took place, filling the space with decades of prayers, meditation, and devotional singing. Even today, the Old Shrine stands as a symbol of the Ashrama’s spiritual heritage — a quiet sanctuary where one can feel the deep vibrations of devotion. The gentle fragrance of incense, the glow of the lamp, and the serene atmosphere make it an ideal place for silent prayer and reflection. Apart from its sacred history, the Old Shrine also serves as the present location of the Ashrama Library, continuing the tradition of fostering both spiritual illumination and intellectual growth.

Ashrama Library

The Ashrama houses a well-equipped library, situated in the Old Shrine Room, serving monks, devotees, and youth visitors alike. This serene space offers an ideal environment for reading, study, and reflection.

Our collection is both rich and diverse, comprising 17,830 books covering a wide range of subjects — Religion, Philosophy, and the complete Ramakrishna–Vivekananda–Vedanta literature — as well as works on world religions, history, culture, and personal development.


​​Sarada Seva Sangha

On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Holy Mother, a large number of local woman devotees formed a ‘Sangha’ named as ‘Sarada Seva Sangha’. The members of the Sangha meet on the 2th and 4th Saturday of every month in the Old Shrine and perform Bhajans followed by reading from the Life and Teachings of Holy Mother.

The Sangha were established by some serious devotees in small scale which culminated with present membership of 25 women. Besides meeting regularly twice a month for spiritual discussions and discourses, retreats were organized on special occasions. The Sangha also published wall magazines with contribution from the members twice a year. Members of Sangha also actively participated and helped in Mission activities like, teaching in Gadhadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa and identifying and distributing medicines, nutrients, vitamins and food supplements etc. to poor and needy pregnant ladies, nursing mothers and their children living under poverty line.


Lectures & Discourses – Nurturing the Mind and Soul

In keeping with the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Dehradun, conducts regular lectures and discourses to inspire spiritual growth, intellectual clarity, and moral upliftment among all who attend.

A Platform for Spiritual Education

Our lectures and discourses are not merely formal talks; they are living conversations aimed at addressing the needs of modern life while remaining rooted in eternal values. These sessions often include:

  • Scriptural studies on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and other sacred texts

  • Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother, and Swami Vivekananda

  • Discussions on Vedanta philosophy and its practical application

  • Insights into moral values, self-discipline, and meditation practices

For All Sections of Society

Open to monks, devotees, students, and the general public, these gatherings bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary thought. Audiences range from spiritual aspirants seeking deeper wisdom to young minds eager to explore India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Venues and Formats

Lectures and discourses are conducted in the Ashrama prayer hall, educational institutions, and community centers. They may take the form of:

  • Weekly classes on selected scriptures

  • Special commemorative talks on significant days like birthdays of great saints

  • Public lectures by visiting scholars and senior monks

  • Interactive question–answer sessions for practical spiritual guidance

Durga Puja Celebration at Ramakrishna Ashrama, Dehradun 2023

We are delighted to share with you the pictures of the grand celebration of Durga Puja 2023, at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Dehradun. Over the course of four days, around 20,000 devotees gathered to participate in this auspicious Puja ceremony.