Durga Puja

Durga Puja at the Ramakrishna Math holds deep spiritual significance, rooted in the teachings and life of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who himself was an ardent devotee of the Divine Mother. The celebration is marked by intense devotion, simplicity, and adherence to traditional rituals, embodying the essence of Shakti worship in the Ramakrishna Order.

The festival typically spans five days—Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Vijayadashami—each filled with elaborate rituals, prayers, and offerings to the goddess Durga. The atmosphere is one of serenity and contemplation, with the monks and devotees immersing themselves in devotional singing (bhajans), scriptural readings, and meditation.

A unique aspect of Durga Puja at Ramakrishna Math is the emphasis on spiritual purity and inner transformation. Unlike the more exuberant public celebrations seen in many parts of India, the puja here is more introspective, focusing on the internal worship of the Divine Mother. The rituals are conducted with meticulous care,…