( 26 12 2024)
On 26th December 2024, the Jayanthi celebrations of Swami Shivanandaji Maharaj, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the founder of Ramakrishna Math, Ooty was celebrated at the Ramakrishna Math premises with Pooja, Bajans, Discourse, Homa and Arati.
The day started as usual with the Mangalaarati and Vedic chanting at 6.00 AM. Swami Shivanandaji Maharaj Jayanthi celebrations started with a special pooja at 8.00 AM.
At 10.00 AM, Bhajans sung by Ramakrishna Bhajanai Sabha, Nunthala, followed by Homa at 11.45 am conducted by Swami Satyayuktananda Maharaj and followed by a small discourse on Swami Shivanandaji Maharaja and the history of the Ooty Math.
Arati was conducted at 1.30 PM and inally the programme ended with the devotees given Sumptuous Prasad. Around 120 devotees participated in the function.
