Ramakrishna Mission, Dhaka, celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashthami on 4 September 2026 with due solemnity and spiritual atmosphere. The celebration brought together monks, brahmacharins, students and devotees in a spirit of devotion, reflection and joyful participation.
The morning session featured with the chanting of all the eighteen chapters of Srimad Bhagavad Gita with the participation of monks, brahmacharins, students and devotees. A few devotional songs were sung thereafter. Prior to all of that ‘Sri Sri Durgakathamo’ upon which the Durga image will be built, was worshiped in the early morning.
The evening session started after the regular evening prayer. It included an inspiring discourse of
Srimat Swami Purnatmanandaji Maharaj, Adhyaksha and Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Dhaka, on the ‘Significance of the birth of Sri Krishna’ as well as Special Puja and Shyamnam Sankirtan.
During both the evening and morning sessions, the presence of the devotees was spontaneous and total 1,200 devotees were served cooked prasad (Kichudi).
The celebration thus became a meaningful expression of devotion to Sri Krishna, spiritual
reflection on His eternal message, and the ideals of harmony, service, and universal oneness.
Link of photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/q1j6qtuPKHkihHPp6
