Ramakrishna Ashrama and Ramakrishna Mission, Dinajpur

The Ashrama (Math Centre) was started in 1923 and made an affiliate of the Ramakrishna Math a few years later.

Activities of the Math Centre:

1. A students’ home.

2. A library with 3305 books and 24 periodicals.

3. The ashrama has published 26 books so far.

4. A computer training centre.

5. An allopathic-cum-homeopathic dispensary and two mobile medical units.

6. Vivekananda-Siksha-O-Sanskrita-Parishad, a cultural centre for students.

7. Daily worship, bhajans, fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan, weekly religious classes, spiritual retreats, and occasional discourses.

8. Celebration of the birthdays of the Holy Trio and other religious festivals.

9. Provided scholarships to 102 students.

The Mission centre was started in 1942 but had to be closed in 1964. It was started again in 1990.

Activities of the Mission Centre:

1. Two primary schools.

2. Under Grameen Shiksha Prakalpa, 89 coaching centres were helped to conduct their activities.

3. Welfare work by way of giving food, clothing, blankets, winter garments, and pecuniary help.