Thursday, 17 May 2012


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Consecration of the Universal Temple of
Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna


20 – 23 November 2012


DETAILS & APPEAL


















                                                 




RAMAKRISHNA MISSION & MISSION
( A branch Centre of Ramakrishna Mission, PO Belur Math, dt. Howrah, WB  711202)
Putlampalli, Near RIMS Hsopital, Kadapa 516002, Ph 200120, 200633
City Centre: RAMAKRISHNA MATH,
                                                   Trunk Road, Kadapa, 516001, Ph 241633
Email:  kadapamath@yahoo.com     Web site: www.rkm-kadapa.org



Consecration of the Universal Temple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna


Consecration of the Universal Temple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna

By the grace of the Holy Trio, the Universal Temple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna at Kadapa is nearing completion.  [As you may be already aware, the temple estimate was Rs.140 Lakhs. However, it has escalated by another Rs.20 Lakhs .]   It has been decided to consecrate of the temple and install the marble Statue of Sri Ramakrishna on Thursday, 22nd November 2012(Holy Jagaddhatri Puja Day).  In this connection there will be celebrations for 4 days from 20th to 23rd November.  Devotees and admirers of the Holy Trio are most welcome to the celebrations.

Most Revered Swami Smarananandaji Mj, Vice President Mj of the Ramakrishna Order has kindly agreed to grace the occasion and perform the Consecration ceremony.   About 250 Monks and Brahmacharins  and about 5000 devotees (2000 from  outside Kadapa) are expected to participate.  The programmes include Vastu Homa and Special  Pujas, processions of sadhus and devotees,  discourses by senior monks and other eminent persons,  bhajans and cultural programmes, release of a souvenir  etc.  These celebrations are estimated to cost Rs.45.00 Lakhs, We appeal to all the devotees and admirers to generously contribute their might for the holy cause and make the celebrations a grand and memorable occasion and get the blessings of the Holy Trio. 

We welcome you to consider sponsoring any of the following items fully or partly

Expenditure on the special pujas and Homas       Rs. 100,000/-
Breakfast  for the devotees & sadhus for 4 days   Rs.   40,000/- per day    
Lunch Prasad on 22.11.2012 the main day           Rs. 400,000/-
Lunch Prasad on other three days
                                        of the programme           Rs. 200,000/- per day
Evening tea & snacks for four days of the programme Rs.  25,000/- per day
Night Prasad on 4 days of the programme            Rs. 100,000/- per day

On this auspicious occasion, we are planning to bring out a souvenir containing learned articles from senior monks of the order; details regarding the growth of the Ramakrishna movement in Kadapa and, also about the world wide Ramakrishna Math and Mission.  We specially appeal to the business community, to reserve advertisement space in the souvenir.  The souvenir will have a large circulation and will reach all areas of the country and abroad.

The advertisement tariff is as follows:

Back cover page – 4 colour printing               Rs.30,000/-
Inside cover pages – 4 colour printing            Rs.20,000/-
Special color page – Single colour printing     Rs.10,000/-
Ordinary – Single colour printing                     Rs.  5,000/-
Single line at the bottom of the articles            Rs. 3,000/-

Cheques or DDs must be drawn in favour of Ramakrishna Mission, Kadapa payable at  cuddapah (old spelling still in use in banks). You can also directly remit the amount into our State Bank of India  account by e transfer.  Details are as follows: Ramakrishna Mission A/c No 30186936408 at SBI, RIMS Branch Cuddapah.  Bank code : SBIN 0010107.  Please intimate us the donor's name and full address as soon as you send the amount by e-transfer for reconciling our a/cs at this end and issue of the receipt.   All donations to the Ramarkishna Mission are exempt from payment of Income tax under Section 80G of the IT Act.
                                                                                                           Swami Atmavidananda                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                      Secretary          

Note:  Please see other pages for enrolment & participation in the consecration programmes.



CONSECRATION OF THE UNIVERSAL TEMPLE
OF BHAGAVAN SRI RAMAKRISHNA

20 – 23  NOVEMBER 2012

INFORMATION FOR DEVOTEES


Tentative Programme:

·        20 Nov: The Vastu Homa etc will start and programme by children and youth in the evening.
·        21 Nov:  The Vastu Homa etc will continue. Formal inauguration of the celebrations in the morning.  A colourful all-religion-procession in the town in the afternoon, and cultural programme in the evening. 
·        22 Nov: (The main day) Procession of sadhus with Holy Trio portraits and installation in the morning, followed by programmes during day.
·        23 Nov: Chandi Homa in the new temple by sadhus and the concluding meeting in the morning. Sadhus and others start departing after  lunch.
·        24th Mantra Diksha  for devotees by Rev. Vice President Maharaj  (Applications to be submitted in advance)

Special information for Local devotees

All the local devotees who participate in the above porgrammes will be provided with free Noon Prasad on all the three days 21, 22 and 23 Nov 12. from 12.30 am to 2.30 pm and also brake-fast on  22nd morning after consecration. 

However they are welcome to become Local Delegates by paying Rs.150/- and avail of other facilities (like Break-fast, evening tea & dinner).

Information for outstation devotees

Accommodation for the delegates coming from outside Kadapa will be available from 21 November  morning to 23 Nov. evening.  There are 3 types of arrangements:

A.     General Delegate:  (Rs.250/-) accommodation will be in big dormitories with carpet spread on the floor.  Common toilet facilities will be available - like in Kalayanamandapam  buildings.  Transport between place of accommodation and the Ashrama campus will be arranged.  Mosquito coils will be arranged in the dormitories.  Delegates are requested to bring their own sheets for spreading and covering.

B.     Special Delegate:  (Rs.600/-) accommodation will be in rooms for 4 to 6 people with toilet facility.(including European toilets near by)  Mattress & pillow will be provided.  Transport between place of accommodation and the Ashrama campus will be arranged.  Mosquito coils will be arranged in the rooms.  Delegates are requested to bring their own sheets for spreading and covering.
                                                                                                                                                                                
C.     Special Resident Delegate: (Rs.400/-) those who need special arrangements can book in hotels and lodges for stay. They can however enroll themselves as Special Resident Delegate   and  avail of Prasad in the Ashrama. A list of hotels/lodges  with phone numbers are given separately. Please contact them directly for booking. (about 10-12 kms)

Last Date for enrolment is 31 July 2012      

Notes:
1.  In Kadapa, mattresses in sufficient numbers are not available on rent. Hence new mattresses are being purchased in good numbers for use of devotees and Sadhus.  We propose to distribute extra mattresses to free hostels, anatha ashramas in and around Kadapa  after the programme.  In this type of situation Special delegates are requested to enroll as early as possible, without waiting for the last date, and help us in making proper arrangements.                                                                                                                                        

2.  Separate accommodation for ladies and gents will be made for general & special delegates

3. Transportation will be provided in the morning to all the devotees (general and Special) who are accommodated in distant places for coming to the Mission campus, for attending the programmes  and again in the evening after the programmes, for going to their respective locations. 

4. Some buses also will be plying at regular intervals from the city centre  to new campus via new and old bus stands.  Local devotees and those who stay in lodges may avail of the same.


Payment:   The delegate fee may be paid by cash at the ashrama office, or my MO or by DD (favouring Ramakrishna Mission, Kadapa) payable at Cuddapah.  (We request you to add your kind donation along with delegate fee for the above cause)

The enrolled delegates may please produce  the acknowledgement /money receipt /Bank challan at the  reception counter  for getting badge and details about accommodation etc .  


Important: Kadapa is a small place with limited facilities. Making accommodation and other arrangements are a challenging task.   So we need to know early the number of devotees coming for the programme. Please enroll as early as possible and help us serve you better. Please do not wait for the last date. 

For any other details about the celebrations you can contact cell No 9248545012. You can also see all the details in our website  www.rkm-kadapa.org,   You can down load the enrolment form and send the same enclosing the amount required (delegate fee and donation) by DD


RAMAKRISHNA MISSSION, KADAPA                                    LIST OF LODGES IN KADAPA

NAME
PHONE NO
ACCOMMODATION-CHARGE PER ROOM/DAY


STD code:08562


Ashoka Lodge
243229
S-Rs.200/-;  D-Rs.320/-

Blue Diamond
241708
S-Rs.300/-;   D-Rs.600/-  

City Lodge
242542, 9866855387
S-Rs.300/-;   D-Rs.500/-;   X – 750/- AX-1200/-

Hari Priya
244914  to 244917
D-Rs. 999/-;  T- Rs.1458/-;

Haritha(APTDC)
240533
D-Rs. 900/-;  T-Rs.1850/-;   AD- Rs.1300/-;  

Lakshmi Priya
244255
S-Rs.300/-; D-Rs.400/-; AD-Rs.70
\0/-; AX-Rs.1000/-; AY-Rs.900/-  

National Lodge
250451
 D- Rs. 600/-;   T- Rs.800/- AD- 1100/-  AT- 1350/-

Shiva Sai Residency
200222
AS- Rs. 1000/-;   AD-Rs. 1300;   AX- Rs. 1600/- AY-Rs.2000/-

Sree Ram Lodge
249560;
D- Rs.300/-; T- Rs. 400/-;  AD- Rs. 600/-; AT- Rs. 700/-

Swagat Residency
224666; 8897945213
AS- Rs. 600/-;  AD- Rs. 1350/-

Sreenivasa Residency
278908 &09;
AS-Rs. 1050/-; Ad-Rs.1250/-; AX - Rs1850/-, AZ- Rs.2050/-

Sidda Priya
249491; 8019871352
S-Rs.200/-;  D-Rs.300/-;

Vijayanandini
9391135800
S- Rs.300/-   D-Rs400/- T- Rs. 500/-;   AD- Rs. 700/-;AT- 800/-

Vishnupriya
243229, 242181
s-Rs.250/-;  D-Rs.400/-; AD- Rs.800/-

Abbreviations:



S-   Non AC single Room;  D- Non AC double room;  T-Non AC three bed room;  X- non AC Suite; Y-NonAC dormitory

AS- AC Single room; AD-AC double room; AT- AC 3bed room; AX- AC suite; AY- AC dormitory

Amount indicate charges per room per day;  Please contact the lodges directly for more clarifications and reservation



















































                                                         RAMAKRISHNA MISSION, KADAPA
              CONSECRATION OF THE UNIVERSAL TEMPLE
OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA
                           
                    20 – 23  NOVEMBER 2012

              DELEGATE  ENROLMENT   FORM
                     Pratinidhi namodu patram


Name:                                     Age                male/female

Full postal address:                                          Phone: 

                                                                          Mobile:

                                                                          email:

Please enroll me as a  (Tick one)
[A] general  delegate  (Rs.250/-)  Sadharana Pratinidhi ,             
[B] Speial  delegate (Rs.600/-)   Pratyeka Pratinidhi
[C] we are booking our accommodation  in the hotel/lodge. Please enroll us as. Special resident delegate ( Rs.400/-) Pratyeka Avasa Pratinidhi 
[D]  Local delegate (Rs.150/-) Local Pratinidhi

Also accept our donation of  Rs.                               for the celebrations.
Utsavaniki Maa viralamu kooda  Rs.                         sweekarinchandi

Payment mode and detail:



Date                                                                    signature of the delegate
                                                                                     Santakam

(separate form should be filled by each delegate.  Amount may be paid together  and a list of delegates attached to the covering letter if they are in groups)  

Last date for enrolment   31.7.2012
(You can may photo copies of the above enrolment form if necessary)

Route Map

 









                                         

RAMAKRISHNA MISSION,Kadapa
Commeorative souvenir on the occasion of
Consecration of the Universal Temple of
Bhagavan  Sri Ramakrishna

(To be released on 21st November 2012)
                                   
                                      ORDER FORM

Please tick in front of the appropriate item:

Back cover page – 4 colour printing               (Rs.30,000/-)  
Inside cover page – 4 colour printing            (Rs.20,000/-)
Special color page – Single colour printing     (Rs.10,000/-)
Ordinary –  Single colour  printing                   (Rs.  5,000/-)
Single line at the bottom of the articles            (Rs. 3,000/-)
Technical Details:  Size  18cm x 24cm             Print area  14.5cmx 21cm
Matter/soft copy of the advertisement in colour/B&W is enclosed here with
Cash/Cheque/DD No                        Date                            
Bank&Branch
Please draw the Cheques or DDs drawn in favour of Ramakrishna Mission, Kadapa payable at Kadapa

                                                                                                                           Signature
Please send to:
Secretary                                                                             Full Name and Address
Ramakrishna Mission
Near RIMS Hospital,
Kadapa 516002
               
                                                                                            Phone No:           

Wednesday, 2 May 2012


“A seven day Balavihar camp  was organized  from 26th April to 2nd May at the Mission campus in  collaboration with  Chinmaya Mission.  The theme of the camp was  "Krishna The Wonder Boy".  It was attended by about 250  students from Middle and secondary school.  The camp consisted of  prayers, yogasanas, crafts, games, trekking, Shramadan , Classes on the  Life of Sri Krishna, Worship of Krishna and Mathri Puja – all activities veering round   Sri Krishna.” 


                                                                 Camp Inauguration
                                                                Worship of Sri Krishna
                                                                       Trekking
                                                                       Yogasanas 
                                                                           Yogasanas 

                                                               Classes on Sri Krishna
                                                                       
                                                              Classes on Sri Krishna
                                                                    Pot Breaking 
                                                                          Game
                                                                          Crafts
                                                             
                                                                   Inauguration View

                                                                Trekking to Palakonda
                                                            Shramadan