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Foundation of the Proposed Lecture Hall was laid by Swami Prabhanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Belur Math, in the premises of Vadodara centre of Ramakrishna Mission on 30 March. The estimated expenditure is Rs. one crore only. An Appeal for donation was circulated on that day and it was announced that the list of persons who have donated Rs 1 lakh or more will be displayed in [...]

As a part of the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara organised a State Level Essay Competition on “The Problems of Modern Youth and Swami Vivekananda” in English and Gujarati for college students. 995 students of about 125 colleges of Gujarat participated. Out of these students, one hundred students were selected based on the merit of the essays written by them. They were [...]

Unique Laser shows on the Life of Swami Vivekananda by USA based Shri Manick Sorcar (son of the legendary magician Shri P C Sorcar) were organised by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara (Gujarat) two in Vadodara on 2 nd January, 2013 and one in Ahmedabad on 6 th January, 2013. Total of about 3000 people enjoyed the shows thoroughly, some exclaimed – “ It was a life-long experience.” The details [...]

Spiritual Intelligence - the ultimate intelligence Spiritual Intelligence is the ultimate intelligence,SQ is more important than EQ(Emotional Quotient) and IQ(Intelligence Quotient).This message was conveyed to about 50 Gold Medalists of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda on 23rd December 2012, while they were felicitated by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara. Ms Bhagesh Soneji ,Chairperson of the Associated Chamber of Commerce of India ( Gujarat Chapter ), Ahmedabad ,during her [...]

A Seminar on Value Education was organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara for Principals and Teachers of English Medium Schools of Vadodara on 21st August, 2012 as a part of the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekananda. It was inaugurated by Dr (Smt) Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She shared her personal experience of teaching life with the teaching community saying that [...]

Govt. of Gujarat to Celebrate the 150 th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. 54,840 students of Std. 8 to 12 of 1066 schools of Gujarat enthusiastically participated in the State Level written Quiz Competition on the life of Swami Vivekananda organised by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara. The Prize Distribution Ceremony took place on February 21, 2012 at Sir Sayaji Nagargruh, Vadodara in the presence of a large number [...]

Download Brochure Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India urged upon the youth to follow the message of Swami Vivekananda of Self Confidence, courage and integrity for achieving success in life. He told them that, ”Small aim is a crime” and urged them to work hard. He was addressing a large number of youths present during the Youth Convention organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on January [...]

12th January Prabhat Fery from Badamdi bagh to Ashram campus Mayor Dr.Smt Jyoti ben Pandya Flagging off the Procession Dist Ed.Officer Sri Chaudhury gives prizes.

The Gold Medalists of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda were felicitated in a solemn function organized by Vadodara centre of Ramakrishna Mission on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Shri Ashwini Kumar IAS, Municipal Commissioner of Vadodara advised the Gold Medalists to remember always that they were specially talented members of the society and as such they should concentrate not only on developing their own career but also feel and [...]

A Free Eye Camp was organized on 26/11/2011 at Badalpur ( Dist. : Anand ) in which 201 patients were treated free of cost and 19 were operated upon for Cataract. The operations were carried out in a hospital of Vadodara district

    Shrimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj ( Revered Vice-President Maharaj ) formally declared open the ‘Audio Visual Section’ of the Public Library of Vadodara Centre containing about 800 audio and videol CDs/DVDs on Value Education, Meditation, Scriptutes, devotional songs, etc. on December 25, 2011.

Vivek Express was received with great enthusiasm by the citizens and the students of Vadodara ( 22nd and 23rd August), Anand ( 24th , 25th and 26th August), and Ahmedabad ( 27th , 28th and 29th August). Vadodara Centre organized extra exhibitions on Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda (with Gujarati translation), Book Stalls and Inaugural Functions at above Railway Stations with the help of Railway authorities and local [...]

A permanent Book Stall of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial Vadodara Railway Station on platform No.1 was inaugurated on August 6, 2011 at 10.30 am by shri A K Shrivastava , Railway Divisional Manager of Vadodara Division (W.Rly.) for the benefit of thousands of passengers passing through Vadodara. Shri A k Shrivastava in his speech dwelt upon the history of book stalls which dates back to 1880 and said that [...]

6 th Annual function of Vadodara Centre was organized on 18 th April, 2011 since the historic Dilaram Bungalow (sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in 1892) was handed over by the Govt. of Gujarat to Ramakrishna Mission on 18 th April,2005. The public Meeting was presided over by Swami Dhruvshanandaji Maharaj Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajkot. 111 volunteers were also felicitated on this occasion.

   175 th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Sri Ramakrishna Dev (1 st phase) was celebrated at Vadodara from 28 March to 27 th April. The programme consisted of lectures by Swami Bhajananandaji Maharaj, Asst Secretary, Ramakrishna Math & Mission , Belur Math and other monks and eminent speakers on Bhagavan Shri Ramakrishna Dev, discourses on ‘ Shri Rama & Shri Ramakrishna ‘ based on ‘Ramacharitmanas ‘by Swami Nikhilatmanandaji Maharaj, discourses [...]

ALL RELIGIONS SPEAK OF HARMONY AND PEACE - P.N. Bhagwati “All religions of the world speak of harmony and peace, non-violence and truth, so there should not be any quarrel between followers of various faiths.” This was expressed by Justice P.N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India while inaugurating a State Level Seminar on “Interfaith Harmony for a Global civilization” organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on 27 th [...]

Students urged upon to follow the teachings of Swami Vivekananda to Make India Great H.E. the Governor of Gujarat, Dr.Shrimati Kamla urged upon the students to follow the teachings Swami Vivekananda and make India great in every respect, while addressing a gathering in the CC Mehta auditorium packed to full capacity in a function organised on 28/2./2011 by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara for distribution of prizes to the top [...]

The electronic media can be an important medium for Value Education provided judiciously utilised. Thus was expressed by Shri Rajiv Mehrotra, the popular film producer and director and TV anchor while addressing the teachers, parents and students during the seminar on ‘The role of Electronic Media in Value Education on 13 th January 2011. Organised by Vadodara centre of Ramakrishna Mission in the Ashrama premises. Earlier, Pravrajika Brahmaprana, a [...]

National Youth day was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm at Vadodara on 12 th January 2011. A colourful procession with floats depicting various themes like National Integration, Inter-faith Harmony, Amar Bharat (Immortal India) etc., started from Vivekananda Cultural Centre and went through the main streets of Vadodara culminating at Vivekananda memorial. A large number of students, teachers, devotees and admirers joined the procession.

Shri Rajiv Mehrotra, the popular TV star, film producer and director, Pravrajika Brahmaprana, an American Nun from the Vedanta Society of Southern California, USA, Dr. (Smt) Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and other speakers urged upon the youth to read the books of Swami Vivekananda for their total personality development and the success in life because they are ever inspiring specially for the youth. [...]

Rajendra Kumar Pachauri was the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and was replaced by Hoesung Lee.

Dr.Kiran Bedi, IPS, recipient of Magsasay Award visited Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara (sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in 1892) on 12 th August, 2010 and addressed a gathering of educationists, teachers and dignitaries present at its premises on ‘Value Education’ and stressed on the importance of encouraging the students to read story books on Value Education. She showed special interest in visiting the Book-Sale Section containing [...]

A seminar on ‘Value Education Why and How’ was organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on 12th September at Seminar Hall of Faculty of Arts, M.S. University in order to bring happiness, peace and harmony in the society which is suffering due to erosion of values. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. (Smt) Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and was presided over Swami [...]

Prof Des Cahill Melbourne, Program Director of the Parliament of the World’s Religions 2009 gave detailed information about the fifth Parliament of Religions to be held in Melbourne from 3 to 9 December 2009 and said that he was happy to visit the beautiful city of Vadodara which was sanctified by the visit of Swami Vivekananda in 1892, who gave his historic speech in the World’s first Parliament of Religions [...]

"Human Rights of Underprivileged People should be Protected" -Shri P N Bhagwati Shri P N Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India said that the rights of the underprivileged people should be protected by the law and the Constitution. He was speaking during the seminar organized jointly by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara and Baroda Bar Association at Nyay Mandir Hall on 21 st June in the [...]

About one hundred brilliant +students (Top 3 of Gujarat Board, top ten of Vadodara centre of Gujarat Board and top ten of Vadodara centre of CBSE of 10 th & 12 th std.) were felicitated by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on 21 st June at CC Mehta auditorium in the presence of a large number of dignitaries enlightened citizens, teachers, students and their parents.Shri P N Bhagwati, former [...]

   A 7½"feet bronze statue of Swami Vivekanada (Chicago Pose) was unveiled by H.E. the Governor of Gujarat Sri Nawal Kishor Sharma in the premises of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda memorial, Vadodara on the 12th January (Swami Vivekananda's birthday) in the presence of a large number of dignitaries, devotees and admirers. H.E. the Governor of Gujarat also inaugurated the Youth Convention organized as a part of National Youth Day Celebration and [...]

About four thousand people thronged to watch the Mono act Musical play by Internationally reputed Artiste Shekhar Sen on Swami Vivekananda organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara at Navarachna School Ground on 5 th April. The audience was spell bound for more than two hours such was the magical effect of the unique show. A souvenir in aid of the renovation of the Memorial building(sanctified by the stay [...]

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India was overwhelmed while visiting the historic Dilaram Bungalow (sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in 1892), on 30th March. He was happy to see the newly constructed Show Room containing huge collection of books & CDs related to Yoga, Meditation, Value Education, Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Vedanta literature etc. He stood for a few minutes in awful silence in the Meditation Hall [...]

A Youth Convention was organized as a part of the National Youth Day Celebration on 12th January, 2008 (Swami Vivekananda's birthday) from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at C. C. Mehta auditorium in collaboration with The M. S. University of Baroda. The programme consisted of lectures delivered by Swami Nikhileswaranandaji, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission Vadodara, Dr. (Mrs.) Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor, M.S. University of Baroda, Dr. Manoj Soni, Vice-Chancellor, M.S. [...]

A Youth Convention was organized as a part of National Youth Day Celebration on 12th January, 2008 (Swami Vivekananda's birth day) from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at C. C. Mehta auditorium in collaboration with The M. S. University of Baroda. The programme consisted of lectures delivered by Swami Nikhileswaranandaji, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission Vadodara, Dr. (Mrs.) Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor, M.S. University of Baroda, Dr. Manoj Soni, Vice- Chancellor, [...]

The learned speakers advocated celebrating 9/11 as the day of Harmony of Religions rather than the day of destruction because on 9/11/1893 Swami Vivekananda started the process of inter-religious understanding by pointing out the harm already suffered by humanity due to fanaticism and by emphasizing the urgent need of not only tolerating but accepting all religions as equally valid paths to reach the Ultimate Reality, while discussing about the [...]

Top ten students of 10 th and 12 th std. of Gujarat Board were felicitated in the function held at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on 22 nd June 2008. Prof. Ramesh Goyal, Vice Chancellor, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was chief guest and Prof. S. M. Joshi, Pro- Vice Chancellor, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was Guest of honor they advised the brilliant students to give [...]

Shri Vijay Nehra, IAS, District Collector, Vadodara urged upon the brilliant students (Top ten of Vadodara of CBSE Board) to dedicate themselves to the service of the Nation and Gujarat State (which is a vibrant state) apart from building up their own career, while congratulating them and felicitating them in a function organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara on 15 th June in the Ashrama premises. Earlier, Swami [...]

Seminar on Education for Human Excellence A seminar on 'Education for Human Excellence' was organized in collaboration with the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda on 7th December, 2006. It was inaugurated by Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj, the General Secretary of Ramakrishna Math & Mission. Dr. Manoj Soni, Vice Chancellor of M. S. University of Baroda was the Chief Guest. Swami Atmapriyanandaji, Vice-Chancellor of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University gave the key-note address. [...]

A conference on Gujarat Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Bhav Prachar Parishad was held on 6th December, 2006 in the Ashrama premises. It was inaugurated by Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math & Mission. Monks and Devotees from various parts of Gujarat participated in the conference. The representatives of various non-affiliated centres gave details of their activities and their future plans. The Heads of the centres of Rajkot, Limbdi and Porbandar presided over [...]

As per the tradition of last more than a hundred years, Ramakrishna Mission (which was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda to give practical shape to the teaching of his Guru - Shree Ramakrishna Paramahansa of “worshipping the divine through service to humanity”) has started relief work for the flood affected people of Vadodara and Surat from 8th August 2006. 32,235 dry food packets(weighing 7451 kg) containing ganthia, bundi, [...]

The historic Dilaram Bungalow, sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda as a guest of the then Dewan of Vadodara in 1892, was formally handed over by the Government of Gujarat to the Ramakrishna Mission on the auspicious Ramanavami day of Monday 18 April 2005. In a grand function held at the Gandhi Nagar Sabha Gruh, Vadodara in the evening the Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendrabhai Modi handed [...]