Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 28: The three-day long annual celebrations of Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), Jammu concluded here on Sunday with rich insights on the Holy Trio - Swami Vivekananda, Maa Sarada Devi and Thakur Ramakrishna Paramahansa. The concluding ceremony, dedicated as Sri Ramakrishna Diwas, was celebrated with a large number of devotees and local people who gathered at the premises since early morning. The day was started with Devotee's retreat (Bhakta Sammelan). A series of programmes were there. In the programme, Swami Tejomayananda, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior presided over the function. He was felicitated by Swami Nirantaranand , Secretary RKM Jammu. In his presidential address Swami talked about the holy mother's life and narrated Ramakrishna's reverence for her and how the Paramahansa accepted her as first disciple, which happens to be the foundation of Ramakrishna Math. In the closing ceremony, vote of thanks was presented by Puran Chand Sharma, retd Headmaster, Govt Girls High School, Marh. In the cultural programm Religious and Devotional songs were presented by the bhaktas. Natak on the topic "Sabke Swamiji" was presented by Youth of Swami Vivekanada Study Circle, Jammu which enthralled the audience. |