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Values Education Programme: Davanagere, July 2026

Ramakrishna Mission — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:13:02 +0000

A values education programme was organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, on its premises on July 7, 2026. The event was attended by 49 students from Nutan B.Ed. College, Davanagere. The session featured motivational speeches focused on moral and value-based education to inspire the future educators, and refreshments were served to all the participants at the conclusion of the programme.

Values Education Programme: Davanagere, July 2026

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Free Notebook and Study Material Distribution: Davanagere, July 2026

Ramakrishna Mission — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:16:21 +0000

Between June 16, 2026, and July 3, 2026, an extensive educational relief initiative was undertaken by Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere. Free notebooks and essential study materials were distributed to support the academic pursuits of local students.

The distribution successfully reached a total of 1,749 students studying across 19 government and aided schools and colleges situated in and around the Davanagere area.

The specific details of the educational materials provided during this period are documented below:

Description	Quantity
Long Size Notebooks (Unruled)	1,000
Long Size Notebooks (Single Ruled)	1,000
King-Size Notebooks	5,000
Geometry Boxes	500
Pens	1,500
Pencils	1,500
Total Items Distributed	10,500

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Vasanta Vihara Summer Camp for Children: Davanagere, April – May 2026

Ramakrishna Mission — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:14:44 +0000

Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, organised a fifteen-day summer camp titled “Vasanta Vihara” for children between the ages of 10 and 15 years. The camp was conducted in two batches, spanning the period from 25 April to 10 May 2026. A total of 60 participants registered for the programme, and a nominal registration fee of Rs. 100/- was charged.

The curriculum of the camp was designed to nurture the physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual dimensions of the young participants. Sessions were held on the following subjects and activities:

Spiritual Practices: Prayer (Vedic chanting, Holy Trio Suprabhatam, and Bhagavad Gita recitation) and bhajans
Physical Wellness: Yoga and games
Life Skills and Values: Talks on personality development, moral stories, lifestyle, and healthy food habits
General Knowledge: Basic knowledge on birds and environmental awareness
Creative and Academic Development: The art of creative writing, increasing memory capacity, concentration and study methods, fun mathematics, and drawing competitions
Civic Awareness: Traffic education
Arts and Crafts

Prizes were distributed to participants who excelled in the various competitions held during the camp.

The response from participants and their parents was reported to be positive and encouraging. Many of the children shared that the experience had been enriching and instructive. Parents expressed appreciation for the holistic transformation observed in their children over the course of the two weeks.

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Spiritual Retreat: Davanagere, April 2026

Ramakrishna Mission — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:56:49 +0000

A half-day spiritual retreat was conducted at Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, on Sunday, 05 April 2026. The program was attended by 120 devotees.

The retreat featured the following activities:

Devotional Music: The session commenced with special bhajans.
Worship: Devotees participated in the ashtottara puja.
Meditation: A period was dedicated to guided meditation.
Spiritual Discourses: Insightful discourses were delivered during the session.
Scriptural Reading: Readings were conducted from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna.

At the conclusion of the retreat, noon prasad was served to all the participating devotees.

Spiritual Retreat: Davanagere, April 2026

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Distribution of Sarees: Davanagere, January 2026

Ramakrishna Mission — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:14:53 +0000

Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, conducted a two-phase relief distribution program to support needy women in the surrounding rural areas. The initiative was organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi.

Phase I: Holy Mother’s Birthday Celebrations

On 8 December 2025 and 4 January 2026, commemorative programs were held at the Mission’s Rural Bati centre.

Saree Distribution: 305 sarees were distributed to women from nearby villages.
Anna Prasada: Approximately 330 attendees were served sanctified food (Anna Prasada) during the events.
Spiritual Program: The events featured devotional Bhajans and short inspirational talks delivered by monastics and devotees.

Phase II: Village Outreach

The second phase focused on direct outreach to specific local villages to ensure the relief reached those in remote areas:

Rajagonda Village: 148 sarees distributed.
Doggalli Village: 82 sarees distributed.

Distribution Summary

Phase	Location	Items Distributed	Beneficiaries/Attendees
Phase I	Rural Bati Centre	305 Sarees	330 (Anna Prasada)
Phase II	Rajagonda & Doggalli	230 Sarees	230 Families
Total		535 Sarees

Conclusion

Through these combined efforts, the Mission successfully distributed a total of 535 sarees to needy mothers. The program not only provided material aid but also fostered a spirit of devotion and community through the associated spiritual discourses and Bhajans.

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Youth Seminars & Value Education Programme: Davanagere, November 2025

Ramakrishna Mission — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:39:32 +0000

During the period of 04 November to 07 November 2025, Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, successfully conducted the First Phase of its outreach programmes focused on youth empowerment and value-based teaching. The four-day initiative comprised Youth Seminars held across various educational institutions, engaging students in the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, alongside a dedicated Value Education Program for Teachers.

The program achieved significant engagement, reaching a grand total of 1,179 participants, including 1,125 students and 54 teachers. A key component of the outreach was the widespread distribution of Swami Vivekananda’s literature to all students and teachers, ensuring the core messages of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda philosophy are carried forward by the attendees.

Program Breakdown and Attendance

The Youth Seminars were systematically conducted in colleges and high schools over three days, followed by a combined Value Education session and the final Youth Seminar on the last day.

Date	Program Type	Institution	Participant Type	Attendance
04-11-2025	Youth Seminar	STJ (Taralabalu) PU College	Students	200
04-11-2025	Youth Seminar	STJ High School	Students	200
05-11-2025	Youth Seminar	SRK PU College	Students	300
06-11-2025	Youth Seminar	Govt First Grade Women PU College	Students	170
06-11-2025	Youth Seminar	Maganur Basappa PU College	Students	180
07-11-2025	Value Education Program	DIET College Teachers (Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere)	Teachers	54
07-11-2025	Youth Seminar	Brahmi Academy	Students	75
TOTAL			Students	1,125
			Teachers	54
			GRAND TOTAL	1,179

Key Achievements

Broad Outreach: The program successfully covered five different colleges and one high school, achieving the participation target of 1,125 students in the Youth Seminars.
Teacher Development: A vital component was the dedicated Value Education Program for 54 teachers from DIET College, focusing on integrating core human values into their pedagogical approach.
Literature Distribution: To ensure lasting impact, essential literature on Swami Vivekananda’s life and philosophy was distributed to all 1,179 participants (students and teachers) across all venues.
First Phase Completion: This successful conclusion sets a positive precedent and provides momentum for the subsequent phases of the educational outreach initiatives.

The Ashrama looks forward to building on this successful First Phase to expand the reach and depth of its value education efforts in the future.

Youth Seminars & Value Education Programme: Davanagere, November 2025

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Universal Brotherhood Day: Davanagere, September 2025

Ramakrishna Mission — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:58:18 +0000

On the occasion of the commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago Address at the Parliament of Religions (1893), Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, organised Chicago Speech Competitions for high school and PU college students.

A total of 435 students participated in the competitions with great enthusiasm and preparation. Out of them, 114 students were honoured with cash prizes and books on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

The programme concluded with the distribution of snacks to all participants, marking a joyful end to the day’s inspiring events.

Universal Brotherhood Day: Davanagere, September 2025

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Spiritual Retreat: Davanagere, July 2025

mediabelurmath — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:33:53 +0000

A half-day Spiritual Retreat was conducted by Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, on 13th July 2025. Around 100 devotees participated in the retreat.

The programme included special bhajans, discourses, Ashtottara Puja, guided meditation, and readings from the scriptures.

Noon Prasad was served to all the devotees.

Spiritual Retreat: Davanagere, July 2025

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Values Education Programme: Davanagere, July 2025

mediabelurmath — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:45:18 +0000

Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere, conducted a Values Education Programme for 45 B.Ed college students on 8th July 2025 at the Ashrama premises.

Snacks were provided to all participants at the end of the programme.

Values Education Programme: Davanagere, July 2025

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Distribution of Educational Kits: Davanagere, June 2025

mediabelurmath — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:48:02 +0000

From 11th June to 23rd June 2025, Ramakrishna Mission, Davanagere carried out a noble initiative of distributing free books and study materials to poor and needy students of Government Schools and Colleges in and around Davanagere.

A total of 1,694 students benefitted from this educational welfare effort.

Details of the Items Distributed:

Description	Quantity
Long Size Notebooks (Unruled)	1,000
Long Size Notebooks (Ruled)	1,000
King Size Notebooks	5,000
Geometry Boxes	500
Pens	1,500
Pencils	1,500
Total Items Distributed	10,500

This initiative aims to support underprivileged students in their academic pursuits and reflects the Mission’s continued commitment to the cause of education and upliftment of society.

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