<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/Puja-celebrations/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai - Blog , Puja &amp; Celebrations</title><description>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai - Blog , Puja &amp; Celebrations</description><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/Puja-celebrations</link><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:01:23 +0530</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil New Year Observed at Ramakrishna Math, Madurai]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/tamil-new-year-observed-at-ramakrishna-math-madurai</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_tamil_Newyear_2026.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Tamil New Year on April 14 with Mangala Arati, Homa, and a discourse by Swami Arkaprabhananda. 550 devotees received prasad, and the day concluded with evening bhajans in a spirit of joy and devotion.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Tamil New Year on April 14 with Mangala Arati, Homa, and a discourse by Swami Arkaprabhananda. 550 devotees received prasad, and the day concluded with evening bhajans in a spirit of joy and devotion.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:16:36 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japa Yagnam at Ramakrishna Math Madurai]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/japa-yagnam-at-ramakrishna-math-madurai</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_japayagnam_march2026.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math Madurai held a Japa Yagnam on Mar 22, 2026. Swami Nityadipananda spoke on chanting God's name. 335 devotees joined three Japa sessions, Bhajans, and readings from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, ending with Arati and Lunch Prasad.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math Madurai held a Japa Yagnam on Mar 22, 2026. Swami Nityadipananda spoke on chanting God's name. 335 devotees joined three Japa sessions, Bhajans, and readings from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, ending with Arati and Lunch Prasad.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:59:18 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thiruvilakku Puja 2026 Held at Ramakrishna Math Sarada Vidyalaya]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/thiruvilakku-puja-2026-held-at-ramakrishna-math-sarada-vidyalaya</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_thiruvilakku_puja_march2026.jpg"/>Sarada Vidyalaya held a Thiruvilakku Puja on Mar 20, 2026. 120 participants (70 parents, 50 students/staff) joined the 6-7:30 PM session.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarada Vidyalaya held a Thiruvilakku Puja on Mar 20, 2026. 120 participants (70 parents, 50 students/staff) joined the 6-7:30 PM session.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:54:16 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[191st Jayanti of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/191st-jayanti-of-bhagavan-sri-ramakrishna</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_sriramakrishna_jayanti_2026.jpg"/>On Feb 19, 2026, Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna's 191st Jayanti with puja, bhajans, a homa, and a discourse, attended by 820 devotees.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Feb 19, 2026, Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna's 191st Jayanti with puja, bhajans, a homa, and a discourse, attended by 820 devotees.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maha Sivaratri 2026 Celebrations at Madurai Math]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/maha-sivaratri-2026-photos</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_sivaratri_2026.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai, observed Maha Sivaratri on February 15, 2026, with a night-long schedule of worship and meditation. The event was attended by over 300 devotees.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math, Madurai, observed Maha Sivaratri on February 15, 2026, with a night-long schedule of worship and meditation. The event was attended by over 300 devotees.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[164th Jayanti of Swami Vivekananda]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/164th-jayanti-of-swami-vivekananda</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_164_sv_jayanti.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated Swami Vivekananda's 164th Jayanti on Jan 10, 2026, featuring Homa, Sri Rudram chanting, and prasad for 950 devotees.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated Swami Vivekananda's 164th Jayanti on Jan 10, 2026, featuring Homa, Sri Rudram chanting, and prasad for 950 devotees.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:02:41 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalpataru Day 2026 Celebrations at Madurai Math]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/kalpataru-day-2026-celebrations-at-madurai-math</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_kalpataru_day_2026.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated Kalpataru Day 2026 with Mangalarati, Homa, and a discourse by Swami Sarvarupananda. Over 650 devotees received noon Prasad.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated Kalpataru Day 2026 with Mangalarati, Homa, and a discourse by Swami Sarvarupananda. Over 650 devotees received noon Prasad.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:07:43 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[173rd Jayanti of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/173rd-jayanti-of-holy-mother-sri-sarada-devi</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_173_HM_Jayanti.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated the 173rd Jayanti of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi on Dec 11, 2025, with Pujas, Bhajans, Homa, and a discourse, concluding with prasadam for 900 devotees.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math, Madurai celebrated the 173rd Jayanti of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi on Dec 11, 2025, with Pujas, Bhajans, Homa, and a discourse, concluding with prasadam for 900 devotees.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:12 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighting the Sacred Lamp: Karthikai Deepam 2025]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/lighting-the-sacred-lamp-karthikai-deepam-2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_karthikai_deepam_2024.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Karthikai Deepam on 3rd December 2025 with Arati, lighting the Deepam, Namavalis, Bhajans, and prayers to Lord Shiva.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Karthikai Deepam on 3rd December 2025 with Arati, lighting the Deepam, Namavalis, Bhajans, and prayers to Lord Shiva.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:40 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepavali Celebrations - Sri Sri Kali Puja - 2025]]></title><link>https://madurai.rkmm.org/blogs/post/deepavali-celebrations-sri-sri-kali-puja-2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://madurai.rkmm.org/bp_Kali_Puja_2025.jpg"/>Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Deepavali and Sri Kali Puja 2025 with bhajans, Arati, Pushpanjali, prasadam, and fireworks in a devotional atmosphere.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Math Madurai celebrated Deepavali and Sri Kali Puja 2025 with bhajans, Arati, Pushpanjali, prasadam, and fireworks in a devotional atmosphere.]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:32:53 +0530</pubDate></item></channel></rss>