Go from village to village, do good to humanity and to the world at large. Go to hell yourself to buy salvation for others. ‘When death is so certain, it is better to die for a good cause.’
The good live for others alone. The wise man should sacrifice himself for others. I can secure my own good only by doing your good. There is no other way, none whatsoever.
— Swami Vivekananda
About Our Centre
Andhra Pradesh was blessed by the visits of Swami Vivekananda to Hyderabad in 1893, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi to Rajamahendravaram in 1911, Swami Ramakrishnananda, founder of South Indian centres, to Machilipatnam in 1901, Swami Brahmananda to Tirupati in 1916, Swami Shivananda to Visakhapatnam in 1921 and to Cuddapah in 1925. Devotees of Sri Ramakrishna opened many private centres at different places in Andhra Pradesh. Thus at Rajmahendravaram a private centre by name Ramakrishna Seva Samithi was started. Maharaja of Vizianagaram gave 80 cents of land on lease to run the activities of the Samithi. The Samithi maintained a Homeo Dispensary and conducted religious classes till it was affiliated in 1954. Read more
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Recent Updates
The Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram Centre, conducted a medical camp on Monday, 09 March 2026 at Katheru P.H.C. under “The Maternity and Child Welfare Services” project with the financial support of Infosys Foundation to improve the health condition of vulnerable mothers and children.
A total of 100 antenatal, postnatal mothers and children below three years of age were provided with free medical check-ups, clinical tests, scans, medicines, nutritious food, and a health awareness session was also conducted.
The Rajamahendravaram centre conducted a medical camp exclusively for epilepsy (fits) patients on Sunday, 8 March 2026, from which 563 patients benefited.
The epilepsy camp was organised in coordination with the renowned Dr. G.Sivannarayana, founder of GBR Foundation, Vijayawada.
We are happy to inform you that the Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre conducted the Cyclone (Montha) Rehabilitation Project – 2025-2026, with financial assistance from Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
As part of this initiative, fishing boats and fishing nets worth ₹70 lakhs were distributed to 100 fishermen families on 28 February 2026 by Srimat Swami Satyeshanandaji Maharaj, Assistant General Secretary, Belur Math at Pedamainavani Lanka, near Narasapuram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
In this event the local M.L.A., the District Collector, the Chairman of A.P. Fisheries Department and other dignitaries participated.
Ramakrishna Math, Rajamahendravaram celebrated the birthday of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna on Thursday, 19 February 2026, with due solemnity and devotional fervour.
On this auspicious occasion, special puja and homa were performed, and Vedic chanting, bhajans, and lectures by swamijis were conducted.
In all, around 700 devotees participated in the program, and the noon prasad was served to all.
To commemorate the occasion, on 20 February 2026, ‘Narayana Seva’ was organised, in which 194 auto drivers received khaki shirts (uniforms) and ration kits worth Rs. 2,00,000/-. Prasad was served to all.
Ramakrishna Math, Rajamahendravaram observed Maha Shivaratri on Sunday, 15 February 2026, with due solemnity. On this auspicious occasion, Rudrabhishekam was performed in the morning from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and in the evening a special puja, Vedic chanting, and bhajans were conducted from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
A total of 210 devotees participated in the program. All the devotees were served buttermilk and sugar candy juice.
Most Revered President Maharajji’s visit to the Rajamahendravaram centre from 28 January to 31 January 2026.
28 January, afternoon:
Reception to Most Revered President Maharaj
28 January, evening :
Most Revered President Maharaj distributed cash prizes to the winners of the ‘Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Test.’ The test was conducted on ‘The Life of Swami Vivekananda’ among our staff members. The total prize money is ₹1.25 lakhs.
29 January:
Most Revered President Maharaj visited Sri Ramakrishna Seva Samithi, Vetlapalem for its Silver Jubilee celebrations of the temple.
30 January, morning:
Most Revered President Maharaj initiated 80 devotees in Rajamahendravaram
30 January, evening:
Most Revered President Maharaj addressed the devotees in the temple after Aratrikam.
31 January, morning:
Most Revered President Maharaj visited Sri Sarada Devi Mandapam, which was built on the banks of the Godavari River to commemorate the visit of Holy Mother to Rajahmundry in 1911.
Most Revered President Maharaj departed for Vijayawada by road around 10:15 a.m.
Undoubtedly, the spiritual ambience of Math has been greatly enhanced by the divine presence of Most Revered President Maharaj. All the devotees were filled with joy in his holy presence and felt the spiritual fervour of visiting the Sangha Guru after 40 years in Rajamahendravaram.
In connection with the National Youth Day celebrations -2026, the Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram center organised a youth convention on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in which Smt. Srilakshmi, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority; Sri N.R. Subrahmanyam, retired principal of DIET college, and swamijis addressed the students.
In all, 450 students took part in the program. Swamiji’s literature was distributed to all the students and the laminated photos of Swami Vivekananda were presented to the institutions.
On the morning of 12 January, a procession – Vivekananda Shobha Yatra was organized, starting from the Ramakrishna Math to Vivekananda Circle. Swamiji’s statue at Kambala Tank was garlanded by monks and dignitaries. The District Additional Judge Sri Raghavendra Rao participated as the chief guest. Our V.I.H.E. & V.A.P. students took part in the procession and the garlanding ceremony.
All the students recited the ‘Swadeshi Mantra’, quotes of Swamiji, and followed with talks by the chief guest and Swamijis. Prasad was distributed to all the participants.
In the evening of 12 January 2026, Narayana seva was conducted, in which 180 ration kits worth Rs. 1,45,000/- were distributed to the municipal sanitary workers. Prasad was served to all the attendees.
Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre conducted a winter relief on 10 November & 17 December 2025. A total of 500 fleece blankets were distributed among the poor and needy people in 11 tribal hamlets of Alluri Sitaramaraju District, and 5 coastal villages of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) centre conducted a Special Medical Camp on Sunday, 14 December 2025 in the tribal hamlet of Rampachodavaram, located in Alluri Sitaramaraju District, where a team of 14 specialist doctors attended to 400 patients, and lunch was provided for all.
As part of the 173rd Birthday celebrations of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, the Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre conducted a VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMME on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at the B.C. Welfare Girls Hostel in Rajamahendravaram.
A total of 160 students took part in the programme. Swami Parijneyananda, Swami Sevyananda, and Swami Lokamayananda addressed the students on the topic of “The life lessons and soft skills derived from the life of Holy Mother”
On this occasion, the Woolen Rugs and Mats were distributed to all 160 girl students.
The Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram Centre, conducted a medical camp on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at Sri Ramakrishna Seva Samithi, Vetlapalem under “The Maternity and Child Welfare Services” project with the financial support of Infosys Foundation to improve the health condition of vulnerable mothers and children.
A total of 150 antenatal, postnatal mothers and children below three years of age were provided with free medical check-ups, clinical tests, scans, medicines, nutritious food, and a health awareness session was also conducted.
The Ramakrishna Math, Rajamahendravaram conducted a spiritual retreat for devotees on Sunday, 23 November 2025, in which 135 devotees participated.
The program commenced with Vedic chanting, followed by Sri Ramakrishna Ashtottara Shata Namarchana, bhajans, talks by swamijis and intermittently held Japa sessions.
Lunch prasad was served to all the devotees.
The Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre organised a Values Orientation Programme for government high school students in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, 22 November 2025, in virtual mode.
Swami Parijneyananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram and Swami Shitikanthananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Vijayawada addressed the students on the topics of Power of Concentration and Self-confidence respectively. East Godavari District D.E.O. participated in the program.
In all, 58,946 students, and 3,328 teachers from 231 government schools participated.
Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre conducted a medical camp exclusively for epilepsy (fits) patients on Sunday, 9 November 2025, from which 587 patients benefited.
The epilepsy camp was organised in coordination with the renowned Dr. G. Sivannarayana, founder of GBR Foundation, Vijayawada.
Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram conducted a VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMME on Sunday, 9 November 2025, at the B.C. Welfare Girls Hostel in Rajamahendravaram.
A total of 105 students took part in the programme. Revered Swami Sashikanthanandaji Maharaj, Swami Parijneyananda, and Swami Archanananda addressed the students.
Swamiji’s literature was distributed to all the students, and the laminated photo of Swami Vivekananda was presented to the institution.
The Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre organised a Values Orientation Programme for government high school students in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, 18 October 2025, in virtual mode.
Swami Parijneyananda and Swami Sevyananda addressed the students on the topics of Shraddha and Concentration, respectively. Smt. Kirthi Chekuri I.A.S., Collector of East Godavari District, participated in the program and also addressed the students.
In all, 51,519 students, and 2,336 teachers from 213 government schools participated.
The Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram Centre, conducted a medical camp on 9 September 2025 at Dowleswaram under “The Maternity and Child Welfare Services” project with the financial support of Infosys Foundation to improve the health condition of vulnerable mothers and children.
A total of 200 antenatal, postnatal mothers and children below three years of age were provided with free medical check-ups, clinical tests, scans, medicines, nutritious food, and a health awareness session was also conducted.
In commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago Addresses (1893, September 11–27),the Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) centre organised several programmes.
VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMME – 11 September 2025 :
Under the auspices of the Department of School Education, East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh, a special VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMME was organised on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in virtual mode.
Swami Parijneyananda and Swami Sevyananda addressed the students on the topics ” Be Good and Do Good and The Power of Concentration according to Swami Vivekananda” respectively. Smt. P. Prasanthi, I.A.S., Collector, East Godavari District participated in the program and also addressed the students.
In this initiative, 1,04,695 students and 5,078 teachers from 467 government schools participated.
Garlanding of Swamiji’s statue – 11 September 2025 :
In the afternoon (3-4 p.m.), the garlanding of Swamiji’s statue, Aarati, and Vedic chanting were performed at Vivekananda Circle, Kambala Tank.
The Chicago Address of Swamiji was recited by all the students,VAP (a free coaching centre) students recited Swamiji’s quotes; Monks, Chief Guest, and a few students spoke about the significance and impact of the historic speech of Swami Vivekananda at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
About 120 students participated in the programme and all the students were given the literature of Swamiji.
Youth Convention-13 September 2025 :
On Saturday, 13 September 2025, a Youth Convention was conducted in the Math campus for college students, in which Revered Swami Sashikantananda ji Maharaj, Swami Parijneyananda, Swami Sevayananda, Swami Lokamayananda, and Sri Ramesh, Chairman, Minerva group of schools, Prattipadu addressed the students.
A total of 400 students participated in the convention. Swamiji’s literature was distributed to all the students and the laminated photos of Swami Vivekananda were presented to colleges. All the participants were served with lunch.
Mr. Carl-Eric Benzinger (the sponsor of the VAP program) visited the Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram centre from the evening of 3 September until the morning of 5 September.
On the morning of Thursday, 4 September, Mr. Benzinger addressed our VIHE students, and in the evening, he engaged in an interaction with the VAP students for about three hours. He greatly enjoyed the enthusiastic questions posed by the VAP students and responded with equal enthusiasm. During the interactive session, he shared his strong bond with his mother, which resonated deeply with everyone present.
He appreciated the science exhibition organised by the VAP students, as well as their chanting of the Veda mantras, a song about Swami Vivekananda’s life, the reciting of the Swadeshi Mantra, and quotes from Swamiji.
During this event, scholarships totaling Rs. 90,000 were awarded to ten meritorious 10th class students (above 90% – two students; above 80% – three students; above 70% – two students; above 60% – three students) from VAP who come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, courtesy of Mr. Benzinger and sponsored by a devotee, Smt. Lakshmi, who is a retired teacher.
Ramakrishna Math, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) centre conducted a spiritual retreat for devotees on Sunday, 31 August 2025, in which 100 devotees participated.
The program commenced with Vedic chanting, followed by Sri Ramakrishna Ashtottara Shata Namarchana, bhajans, talks by swamijis and intermittently held Japa sessions.
Lunch prasad was served to all the devotees.
On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, Lord Vinayaka was worshipped in the image on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
The programme consisted of a special puja, Vedic chanting, bhajans, the reading of Vinayaka Vratakatha, and a discourse on ‘The Significance of Vinayaka Chaturdhi’ by Swami Sashikantananda ji Maharaj.
In all, 120 devotees participated in the programme.
Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram conducted the ‘Sri Sarada Devi Scholarship Test’ for V.I.H.E. girl students on the life of Sri Sarada Devi, and the ‘Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Test’ for boys on the life of Swami Vivekananda, in which a total of 139 students took part.
A prize distribution ceremony was held on 13 August 2025; the winners received cash prizes and books amounting to Rs. 42,400/-.
Rajamahendravaram center organised two VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMMES on 04 August 2025 at various educational institutions in Kakinada. A total of 320 students took part in the programs. Swami Sevyananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Rajamahendravaram addressed the students. Swamiji’s literature was distributed to all the students and the laminated photos of Swami Vivekananda were presented to the institutions.
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