Saturday 10, January 2026
On January 10, 2026, Ramakrishna Math, Madurai, observed the 164th Birth Anniversary (Jayanti) of Swami Vivekananda with deep devotion and a series of sacred rituals. The day was a grand tribute to the "Cyclonic Hindu Monk," drawing nearly a thousand devotees to the Math.
Event Highlights
Date: January 10, 2026
Key Rituals: Mangala Arati, Special Puja, Sri Rudram Chanting, and Homa.
Special Discourse: Swami Arkaprabhananda on the life and teachings of Swamiji.
Participation: Approximately 950 devotees partook in the cooked noon Prasad.
Morning Devotion & Vedic Chants
The celebration began at 5:00 AM with Mangala Arati, Vedic chanting, and stotras. Since the Jayanti fell during the holy month of Margazhi, the morning also included the soulful chanting of Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai.
From 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, devotees participated in Temple Pradakshina (circumambulation) while singing Namavalis and Bhajans. A special puja to Sri Ramakrishna commenced at 7:00 AM.
A significant spiritual highlight occurred between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, when three Vedic scholars performed Sri Rudram and other powerful Vedic chants, filling the temple with divine vibrations. This was followed by a long session of devotional Bhajans until 10:30 AM.
The Sacred Fire & Spiritual Wisdom
At 10:30 AM, the Homa (sacred fire ritual) was performed. Following the ritual, at 11:15 AM, Swami Arkaprabhananda delivered an inspiring discourse. He reflected on Swami Vivekananda’s life, sharing insights on how his teachings remain a beacon of strength and character for the modern world.
The morning ceremonies culminated in a Special Arati at 12:15 PM, after which 950 devotees were served a full-meal Prasad.
Evening Arati & Bhajan
The temple reopened at 3:45 PM for afternoon visitors. The evening session began with the Sandhya Arati at 6:30 PM, followed by harmonious Bhajans until 8:00 PM, bringing the day’s spiritual observances to a peaceful close.
