History of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Kanpur
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Kanpur, is a branch of the worldwide and well-known Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, with its headquarters at Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal. This Order was established by Swami Vivekananda in his guru’s name; for Sri Ramakrishna had come to bring concord in the world by reorganizing, modernizing, and revitalizing all Religions. For over a century now, the Ramakrishna Order has been lauded nationally as well as internationally for its humanitarian and other works, based on spirituality..
Owing to financial constraints, the Ashrama was shifted first to Anwarganj (near the present Railway Station) and then to its present location on the Grand Trunk Road on the piece of land measuring 1.5 acres, donated by the Kanpur Improvement Trust. The locality was later named ‘Ramakrishna Nagar’. 28 October 1936 was a historic day for the Ashrama and Kanpur as well. Srimat Swami Vijnananandaji Maharaj, Fourth President of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, on his second visit to the city, laid the Foundation Stone for a Shrine. During his five-day stay, he initiated a few devotees and blessed many people. The newly built Shrine was consecrated on 15 August 1937. This old Shrine remains unchanged to this day and still exudes a tangible atmosphere of spirituality.
"A Journey of one Hundred Years"
(A Historical Overview of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama in Kanpur)
- Swami Atmashraddhananda
An article written by Swami Atmashraddhanadaji Maharaj, Current Secretary of Kanpur Ashrama. Click the below link to read the article
