Shri Ramkrishna Ashram

Getting there

• By air

  Rajkot Hirasar airport is about 30.2 km away.

• By train

  Bhaktinagar local station is half a km away, and Rajkot Junction is about 3 km.

• By road

  Rajkot Central Bus depot is about 2 km from the ashram.

Rules to know

• All are welcome at the ashram, irrespective of caste, race, nationality or religion.

Why devotees come here

Shri Ramkrishna Ashram in Rajkot is a centre of Vedic philosophy and spirituality, run by Ramakrishna Math. Its temple, dedicated in 1979, is 168 feet high and takes its inspiration from the Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math. The campus has a public library, an Ayurvedic centre and a bookstore.

Ramakrishna Math in Rajkot is a centre of Vedic philosophy and spirituality. The ashram was set up in the 19th century and opened in Rajkot on 5 March 1927, on Sri Ramakrishna's birthday. It started a public library the same year, with about 2000 books.

The ashram moved to its present site on 5 October 1935. The foundation stone of the new temple was laid on 16 August 1971, and the temple was dedicated on 6 April 1979. It was built to enshrine the holy relics of Sri Ramakrishna.

The temple is 168 feet high and was designed by Shri Madhukar Thakor. Its skeleton is reinforced concrete, with a traditional stonework look. The temple stands on a green campus with a library, a bookstore and an Ayurvedic centre. The plan has a circular Garbha Mandir at the rear and a square Gopuram in front.

Festivals

• 12 JanuaryNational Youth Day

  12 January is Swami Vivekananda's birthday. The government declared it National Youth Day in 1985.

Tips for your visit

• The lush green campus suits quiet contemplation and meditation.
• Discourses are held every Saturday, one hour before the evening arati.

Questions people ask