News from Headquarters

On an invitation, Pravrajika Atandraprana, General Secretary attended “Bhāratī – Nārī to Nārāyanī: First National Convention of Women Thought Leaders of India” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8th March) and took part in “ Sadhvi Sangam - Triveni” panel discussion, which saw participation from numerous Sannyasinis representing various sampradayas across India. Pravrajika Atandraprana introduced Sri Sarada Math and highlighted Swami Vivekananda’s vision of education, emphasizing his firm belief that empowered women can transform society. She also explained how Sarada Math is striving to implement this vision in its educational institutions and positively impact students’ lives. Her presentation was well received and widely appreciated.

News from Branch Centres

Sri Sarada Math & Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, Guntur
The 25th Anniversary of Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, Guntur was observed from 21st to 27th March 2026. On 21st March, Revered President Mataji inaugurated the newly extended wing of the existing prayer hall in presence of Pravrajika Anilaprana, Assistant Secretary, Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, Pravrajika Bhavaniprana, Secretary of Guntur centre, many other Sannyasinis and devotees. On the 22nd, Mataji followed the ritual of offering 108 lotuses at the feet of the Holy Mother, in which all the monastic members and devotees participated. In the evening there was a Public Meeting, where Mataji addressed about 250 devotees, the meeting ended with a Kuchipuri classical dance performance. On 23rd there was a Sankshipta Chandi Homa in the presence of Revered Mataji. Gita Yajna was conducted on the 24th with collective Gita chanting, followed by a talk on the Gita. On 25th, there was a Japa Yajna from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent talks and bhajans. On the 26th, Annapurna Puja day, there was special puja, homa and bhajans. The 27th, Ramanavami day, was celebrated grandly with special puja, lecture and bhajans. In all, about 1000 devotees from Andhra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka participated in the week-long programme.

Sri Sarada Math unit at Paschim Medinipur
Revered President Mataji laid the foundation stone for the shrine and prayer hall at Paschim Medinipur Math unit on 27th March, Ramanavami day. Rev. Pravrajika Sadhanpranaji, Vice-President, Pravrajika Atandraprana, General Secretary, many senior Sannyasinis and about 300 devotees were present.