Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem

The ashrama was founded in 1919.

Activities:

1. A dispensary for treating patients.

2. Eye camps and general medical camps.

3. A public library with a collection of books and periodicals.

4. A Balak Sangha for imparting values education.

5. A coaching centre for students.

6. Welfare activities: Providing pecuniary, medical and educational aid; distribution of food and clothes; and infrastructural support to government hospitals.

7. Religious activities: Daily worship, religious discourses, fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan, occasional spiritual retreats, and celebration of the birthdays of the Holy Trio and other religious festivals.