Ramakrishna Math, Coochbehar, the then Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama at New Town, was made a branch centre of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math with effect from 19th December 2003 to run it with the ideology of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission through its different activities. These activities cover different areas of human needs and social welfare such as Education, Health, Rural Development, Self-employment, Women Welfare, Interfaith Understanding, Moral life, Spiritual Guidance and Relief work to victims of natural calamities. All these activities are conducted as Service to God. The two-fold aim of service activities, indeed the whole ideology of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, “Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitaya Cha” — For one’s own Salvation and the Welfare of the World, as formulated by Swami Vivekananda. With the above-mentioned objective, we are running several Philanthropic and Humanitarian services as follows:
Serving Humanity
Established as a branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math in 2003, our Coochbehar center continues a legacy of service through:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Rural Development
- Women Empowerment
- Disaster Relief
- Spiritual Guidance
- Interfaith Dialogue
- Vocational Training
“Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitaya Cha” - For one's salvation and the world's welfare
What we do for our kids with special needs
Our activities focus on holistic growth—spiritual, educational, and social—particularly for underprivileged children. We strive to impart moral values, provide essential facilities, and guide them toward self-reliance.
Religious Activities
Daily worship of the Holy Trio, discourses on scriptures, and observance of spiritual festivals instill devotion and moral values.
Educational Activities
Our Students Home (classes 6–10) focuses on character building. Free Coaching Centres (GAP & VAP) offer moral education, nutritious food, and health check-ups.
Health Service (Dispensary)
Free Allopathic and Homeopathic treatment ensures that underprivileged communities can access basic healthcare without cost.
Relief & Welfare
Distribution of blankets, garments, mosquito nets, and relief during natural disasters. We also assist needy, meritorious students.
Vocational Training
Two tailoring units for underprivileged women and a computer training program for youth help build self-reliance and job readiness.
Festivals & Cultural Outreach
We celebrate Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Shivaratri, Saraswati Puja, and more—fostering community engagement and spiritual unity.
Nurture Overall Development
Our aim is to nurture the overall development of youth—body, mind, and spirit. Through conventions, youth programs, study circles, cultural initiatives, and a public library, we help them become enlightened citizens as envisioned by Swami Vivekananda.
About the Math
OUR ACTIVITIES: AT A GLANCE
- Daily worship of Holy Trio.
- Regular spiritual discourses.
- Sri Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam on every Ekadashi day.
- Birth Anniversaries of Holy Trio, Direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and other great Spiritual Teachers are celebrated.
- National youth day – 12th January-Birth day of Swami Vivekananda.
- Some special festivals like Sri Sri Durgapuja, Sri Sri Kalipuja, Shivaratri, Sri Sri Saraswatipuja etc also observed.
- Arranging Mantradiksha.
- Retreats for devotees.
- A student’s home for Secondary School Students.
- A Public Library with study room.
- Two free tailoring training units for poor women.
- A Computer Training Centre for hostel students and local youth.
- A free coaching unit (GAP) for poor students of 1 to 6 standard.
- A free coaching unit (VAP) for poor students of 7 to 10 standard.
- Free distribution of study materials to local needy students through GAP & VAP.
- A weekly Study Circle for Youth.
- A Show-room-cum-sales counter of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda-Vedanta literature.
- During Sri Sri Madan Mohan Rashmela Festival – a Cultural Heritage of Coochbehar, the Math arranges a Bookstall & Audio-visual program to propagate the Messages of the Holy Trio.
- Various Conventions for Students, Teachers & Devotees.
- A Charitable Dispensary.
- Welfare work by providing Blankets, Clothes, Mosquito nets & Pecuniary help to the needy people.
- Relief work arranged as and when required.
Math Activities
1. Religious Activities
Daily worship and Special worship of Holy Trio & others are performed. After evening Vesper Service, discourses on Srimad Bhagavatam, Sri Sri Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavat Gita, Life of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita etc. are arranged regularly. Sri Sri Ramanama Sankirtanam is arranged on every Ekadashi day. The Math celebrates Janma-Tithi-Puja of the Holy Trio, Direct Disciples, and other Great Spiritual Teachers.
On 12 January – Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Day – National Youth Day – a colorful 1 km long procession is arranged, comprising students of our Hostel and various schools, with a Band Party etc. Hymns and Songs are sung by Students and devotees on Swamiji. Decorated Photos of Swamiji, Subhashitam, are an attractive part of this procession which covers nearly 4 to 5 km around Coochbehar Town. We arrange Mantradiksha for sincere seekers of God when Revered President Maharaj or Vice-President Maharaj visit the math. Spiritual retreats for devotees are arranged at regular intervals.
2. Educational Activities
The Math conducts various educational activities like Students Home, Vocational Training, Free Coaching Centre, and Value Education programme.
- a) Students Home: Only secondary standard students (6th to 10th) can stay here. Emphasis is on character building in the ideal of the Holy Trio. Regular coaching classes by efficient teachers are arranged. Students also engage in extracurricular activities like sports, music, and computer training. (Boarding Charges per year (2021): 36,000/- plus Tuition Fees extra.)
- b) Vocational Training: Two tailoring units serve underprivileged women, one with 50 women in the Math campus and another in Madhu tea garden (a tribal area). A certificate is awarded after completion. Meanwhile, a Computer Training course is available for both hostel students and local boys & girls, culminating in a certificate.
- c) Free Coaching Centre: One unit, Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa (GAP), serves ~50 students from classes 1–6; another, Vivekananda Abhyudaya Prakalpa (VAP), supports ~40 students from classes 7–10. Qualified teachers provide moral education, nutritious food, toiletry items, and health check-ups for these students.
- d) Value Education programme:
- Youth Development Programme: Personality development classes in nearby educational institutions, discussing Swami Vivekananda’s message on character building.
- Vivekananda Study Circle: A weekly study circle to guide youth to become enlightened citizens as per Swami Vivekananda’s ideals. Conducted online during the pandemic.
- Youth Programme: Various conventions, debates, and recitations at regular intervals.
Vivekananda Library & Book Stall
A public library in the Math Campus houses religious, classical, reference books, and monthly magazines. There’s also a book stall selling Ramakrishna-Vivekananda-Vedanta literature and religious articles in the Math premises.
Health Service (Dispensary)
Through Allopathic and Homeopathic medicines, free treatment is offered in the Math dispensary. This ensures that the community, especially those who cannot afford regular healthcare, have access to basic medical services.
Relief & Welfare Activities
The Math undertakes relief work during natural disasters, distributing blankets, winter garments, and clothes to the needy. Meritorious students also receive textbooks, exercise books, and financial assistance. This holistic approach ensures the Math is a pillar of support during crises.
Festivals
Sri Sri Durgapuja, Sri Sri Kalipuja, Sri Sri Saraswatipuja, Shivaratri, and the Birth Anniversaries of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Deva, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda are celebrated annually. A three-day-long Annual Celebration is organized in the Math Campus, fostering spiritual unity and cultural engagement among devotees and the local community.