Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Visakhapatnam

Founded in 1938 and taken over by the Ramakrishna Mission in 1939, this ashrama is situated very close to Ramakrishna Beach, a tourist attraction in the city.

Activities:

• An English-medium secondary school (LKG to class 10).
• A public library.
• A cerebral palsy clinic with facilities like physiotherapy, special education, hydrotherapy, counseling etc.
• A mobile medical unit .
• Vivekananda Institute of Excellence imparted training in computer applications, spoken English, Sanskrit and yoga and meditation.
• An exhibition on the lives and teachings of the Holy Trio.
• Religious activities: Daily worship, religious discourses, occasional spiritual retreats, and celebration of the birthdays of the Holy Trio and other religious festivals.
• Welfare activities: Providing blankets, winter garments, educational kits, and pecuniary and medical aid.