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Appeal for Funds for various development projects

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Puranattukara Thrissur District, Kerala, India is a branch centre of the Ramakrishna Math, Belur, Howrah, West Bengal and is a registered trust as per deed No.348 of 1901 Howrah, dated 07.02.1901. This appeal is for the kind attention of all charity minded people worldwide.

The Sri Ramakrishna Math, Puranattukara, is located in the valley of the nearby Vilangan Hill blessed by natural greenery in a peaceful atmosphere. The place is about 7 Km. from the Thrissur Railway Station, The center started its work under the inspiration of the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda on 30th May, 1927 for the improvement of the living condition of the poor people living in the area.

Within these eighty three years the Math has developed into a unique residential educational complex conducting various activities.

1. A temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
2. Gurukulam (Residential Hostel) for 140 boys including orphans and Harijan boys.
3. A Vidyamandiram (Higher Secondary School) for 2500 students from Class 1 upto Higher Secondary.
4. A Charitable dispensary & clinic for primary outpatient treatment.
5. A publication department with a printing press. The Math has published so far over 200 Malayalam titles and 12 English titles.
6. Prabuddhakeralam monthly, now in its 97th year of publication and the only spiritual journal of the Ramakrishna Order in Malayalam.
7. Destitute Relief and Harijan welfare work.
8. Broad-based religious activities, including holding of regular monthly and annual spiritual retreats.
9. The Vivekananda Vijnana Bhavanam (city center) at Thrissur town running a good Library, Prayer Hall, auditorium, regular Sanskrit classes and spiritual discourses.
10. A Dairy of 25 including cows and calves.
11. A garden for medicinal herbs (Oushadha Sasyodyanam)
12. An extensive vegetable garden

The Gurukulam (Hostel) for Harijan and orphan boys is running in heavy deficit. Funds are continually required for the upkeep of the facility and also for the boarding expenses of the student inmates. Please use the Contact Form at the end of this page for expressing your offer to help.

Ecology & Water Conservation

Water, as we know, is one of the disappearing resources. The Ashram stands on approximately ten acres of land. The growing need for sustaining the hostel, the school, the dairy and the extensive cultivation initiative continues to strain our water resources!

This precious resource has caught our attention and fortunately we were able to commence work on upgrading an existing deep pond in the corner of the campus (pictures). The first phase, which is the embankment improvement, was accomplished through Bhagavan’s Grace and by the generous donations of devotees.

The second phase envisages the widening (by excavation) of the existing diameter of the water body and also the construction of a sturdy perimeter with firm platforms where devotees and inmates can spend time in quiet meditation.

The final phase will take place outside the pond’s perimeter. A flower garden for catering to the daily pooja at the Temple will form a floral fence around the pond. The western side of the pond will be home to vetiver plants, well known for its ‘cool’ roots.

Engineers’ expert opinion is awaited for an actual evaluation of the work to be done.

We are sure and certain our well wishers and the general public will come forward to help us complete this important work. Donors in India who respond to this appeal can avail Income Tax exemption under scheme 80G as per the Income Tax Act. Donors from other countries may refer to tax consultants to avail tax deductions. Thank you!

Please use this Contact Form below for expressing your offer to help.

You may send subscriptions,donations or cost of publications through the Western Union Money Transfer service payable through the Puranattukara Post Office.