News and Notes

News & Notes

Gita Jayanti Singapore (HEB) online On 18th April 2021, Swami Samachittananda participated in the inaugural programme of Gita Jayanti Singapore (HEB) online. He spoke on ‘Glory and Significance of Bhagavad Gita’.

Sri Rama Navami On Wednesday, 21st April 2021, Sri Rama Navami, (the birthday of Sri Rama) was celebrated from 6.15pm to 8.30pm with special puja, bhajans and Sri Ramanam Sankirtanam. Keeping COVID-19 regulations in mind only 50 people were allowed to attend the programme in the temple and about 72 people attended via Facebook live streaming. Prasad was distributed in hand.

Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti was celebrated on Monday, 17th May 2021, following the restrictions of the present COVID 19 crisis. The programme included special worship of Sri Shanakaracharya, singing of hymns and devotional songs. A 20 minutes talk also was played on this occasion about the life and teachings of Adi Shanakara and his four principal disciples. All the audios were played. No live singing was done as it is not allowed. Devotees were encouraged to watch and hear the programme via Facebook live streaming. We are thankful to the devotees that all of them cooperated. Programme was conducted smoothly. About 45 devotees participated online.

Sri Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima was celebrated on Monday, 26th May 2021, following the restrictions of the present COVID 19 crisis. The programme included special worship of Lord Buddha, singing of hymns and devotional songs. A 20 minutes reading audio also was played on this occasion about the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. All the audios were played. No live singing was

done as it is not allowed. Devotees were encouraged to watch and hear the programme via Facebook live streaming. We are thankful to the devotees that all of them cooperated. Programme was conducted smoothly. About 40 devotees participated online.

Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj, one of the Vice-Presidents of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission passed away on 11th of June 2021 due to COVID19 Pneumonia. In connection with his Mahasamadhi, on 23rd of this month we had special puja of Sri Ramakrishna in the morning along with devotional songs and reading from his inspiring life.

Because of COVID - 19 situation we could only invite devotees who had taken initiation from him during his last and only visit to Singapore in December 2017. Around 35 devotees participated in the programme and 50 watched the programme on Facebook live streaming.

Many devotees came for the evening prayer also. After prayer we played bhajans and read from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. Those who were present were given prasad in hand.

International Day of Yoga 2021 On 20th June 2021, we celebrated International Day of Yoga from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Virtually and physically total around 50 Yoga enthusiasts attended the event. Those present were given a t-shirt, some hygiene products and a mask to mark the event. The programme included a speech by Swami Samachittananda and demonstration and explanations of Yoga Asanas by the team of Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir. The programme was to support the initiative by Indian High Commission in Singapore. This year it marked 75th Independence Day of India.

Welfare Services (April-June 2021) During this period, total 27 families were given Groceries required for a month; and cooked food, snack items & drinks were distributed to Migrant Workers at different work sites.

Schedule of Religious Classes

Programmes for Jul-Sep' 2021

Every Sunday 5.00 pm Discourse on “Yoga Sutras" in English by Swami Satyalokananda Venue: via Zoom

6.00 pm Discourse on "Bhagavad Gita and our Spiritual Life" in English by Swami Samachittananda Venue: via Zoom

For both the above online classes, please login using the below link and passcode Link : https://tinyurl.com/RKMZoom Passcode : 179179

(Requesting everyone to login at least 5 mins before the class starts)

Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) ............................................. Monday, 05th July Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) ............................................. Tuesday, 20th July Guru Purnima ......................................................................... Saturday, 24th July Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) .................................. * * * Wednesday, 04th August Swami Ramakrishnananda Jayanti ....................................... Friday, 06th August Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) .................................. Wednesday, 18th August Swami Niranjanananda Jayanti .......................................... Sunday, 22nd August Sri Krishna Janmashtami ................................................... Monday, 30th August Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) ............................... * * * Thursday, 02nd September Swami Advaitananda Jayanti ...................................... Monday, 06th September Ekadashi (Sri Ramnam Sankirtan) ............................... Thursday, 16th September Swami Abhedananda Jayanti .................................... Thursday, 30th September