 Puja |
The daily matins service
or Mangalarati is performed everyday early in the morning
in the main shrine. For devotees the temple opens at 7.00
am.
5.00 am (Summer)
5.30 am (Winter) |
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Mangalarati |
| 8.00 - 9.00 am |
: |
Worship |
| 12.00 noon |
: |
Temple closes |
| 4.00 pm |
: |
Temple opens |
| 6.30 to 7.30 (after sun set) pm |
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Evening prayers & Bhajans |
| 8.30 pm |
: |
Temple closes |
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| Celebrations |
| Janma Jayantis
of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda |
Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti |
Sri Sarada Devi Jayanti |
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
|
Birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna,
Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda are celebrated as per Vishuddha
Siddhanta Panchika. The days begin early in the morning with
Mangalarati, Vedic Chanting, Bhajans etc. Special puja is
performed along with Havanam, where hundreds of devotees take
part. Cooked prasad is severed to devotees at noon. Special
Bhajans and discourses on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna,
Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda are also conducted in the
evening. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Kali Puja
: |
Kali puja is one of the major celebrations. The puja is performed
through the entire night in the image. A large number of devotees
coming from different parts of Gujarat attend this puja. Kali
kirtan, Bhajans, Stotras are sung by monks and devotees through
out the night. Prasad is offered to all at the end. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Shri Krishna
Janmashtami : |
 Shri Krishna Janmashtami is perfomed with great enthusiasm
at Rajkot Ashrama. Monastic brothers and devotees together
chant whole Gita in morning session. Special Bhajans and discorses
on Bhagavatam are arranged in the evening. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Christmas
: |
Christmas Celebration |
Every year on December 24
a special worship of Lord Jesus with mother Marry is performed
after evening prayer. Christmas Carols are sung by nuns and
brothers from local church. Special discourses and readings
on Life and teachings of Jesus are arranged. Prasad is offered
to all. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Saraswati
Puja : |
 On the day of Vasanta Panchami Saraswati puja is performed
in the image with havana bhajans etc. Students from various
schools offer Pushpanjali at the holy feet of Goddess of Learning. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Mahashivaratri
: |
 Whole-night worship of Lord Mahadeva is performed on Mahashivaratri
night. After a day-long fasting devotees join for puja in
the night which begins at 9.00 pm. Bhajans and Stotras are
sung through-out the night. |
| Festival
Calender |
| Some
other Celebrations |
Ratha-Yatra Celebration
 Ekadashi Day |
On every Ekadashi day "Ramanama-sankirtanam"
is sung before evening prayer.
In the month of Shravana, on every monday "Shivanama-Sankirtanam"
is sung before evening prayer.
On Janmashtami "Shyamanama-Sankirtanam" is
sung before evening Arati.
On birthday of direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna,
reading from life and teachings is observed after evening
prayer.
On the day of Ratha-yatra a small procession of chariot
of Lord Jagannatha is carried out.
Birthdays of Sri Shankaracharya, Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavir,
Sri Chaitanya Deva, Guru Nanak Deva, are observed with
special offering, prayers and discourses. |
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| Festival
Calender |
| Guru
Purnima |
This is an Important day
in the life of devotees to offer their respect and devotion
at the feet of Guru on Guru Purnima day in the month of Shravana.
Like other celebrations morning chantings, havanam, evening
bhajans and discourses are observed with great devotion. Cookd
prasad is served in the afternoon. |
| Festival
Calender |
| All
Religion Procession |
Students dressed as saints of different religion |
Girls students in procession |
Procession marching ahead |
A 2500 strong "All-Religion
procession" of students and teachers from different educational
institutions of Rajkot is organized. Procession ends with
a special programme in which students act plays on life of
saints. Eminent speakers deliver speeches. |
| Festival
Calender |
