Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, a branch of the well-known Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and compassionate service. Engaged in a wide range of activities, spiritual, literary, educational initiatives, and rural welfare activities, the Ashrama has rendered meaningful service for nearly a century.
The Ashrama in Mysuru runs: (i) a renowned residential school – Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, (ii) a personality development centre – Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education (RIMSE) and (iii) publication of books in Kannada, Sanskrit and English. Through these spiritual, literary, educational and rural welfare activities, the Ashrama strives to promote all-round development of the society.
The Ashrama is building ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಯುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ – ವಿವೇಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka) on the premises sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in November 1892. It was at this place that Swamiji first decided to participate in the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893.
The Ashrama, with the assistance of the Government of India, the Government of Karnataka and other well-wishers, has embarked on a mission to build a Youth Centre to impart character-making and man-making education on the lines advocated by Swami Vivekananda. The infrastructure plan is to build a 600-seater covered amphitheatre, an immersive experience museum displaying the life and teachings of Swamiji, classrooms for the short-term courses, a yoga/meditation hall, a library, study rooms for competitive exam preparation, conference rooms, an exhibition centre and offices. The estimated cost of this project is about ₹ 39.5 Crores.
The construction work started in December 2022 and is almost complete as of April 2026. Ashrama is planning to inaugurate the Youth Centre in a couple of months.
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Objectives of the project:
The Cultural Youth Centre will provide a platform for youth to:
1) Understand the science of ethical behaviour,
2) Build an integrated personality (head-heart-hand),
3) Develop the will to live by higher values,
4) Improve vocational skills,
5) Develop life skills for navigating through the modern world and discretion in dealing with electronic media,
6) Understand and put into practice the service and character-building teachings of Swami Vivekananda & other great personalities from different walks of society,
7) Understand Indian culture,
8) Cultivation of a socially oriented work culture,
9) Engage with society as contributing citizens.
Facilities include:
1) A 550-seater covered Amphitheater for conducting talks from eminent personalities, cultural programs and various types of group activities.
2) An Experience theater for screening short videos on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Indian Culture.
3) An Exhibition Hall to showcase the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda
4) Book Exhibition to make available the publications of the Ramakrishna Order.
5) A Library for the general public and students appearing for competitive exams.
6) A Study Hall for students appearing for competitive examinations.
7) A Prayer-Yoga-Meditation Hall for the students and general public.
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ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಯುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ – ವಿವೇಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka) is a noble endeavour that will inspire, empower, and transform thousands of young men and women in the years to come. We request your kind self to extend your generous financial support and generously participate in this noble cause.
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