Baghavan Sri Ramakrishna 172nd birth anniversary

E. Pakkiyarajah, Kaluwanchikudy group correspondent

KALUWANCHIKUDY: The 172nd birth anniversary of Baghavan Sri Ramakrishna is to be celebrated in a pious and religious fervour by the Batticaloa branch of the Ramakrishna Mission inculcating the noble theme for peace happiness and for the well being of the entire humanity.

Swami Ajarathmananda the head of R.K.M. Batticloa branch has finalised elaborate arrangements to conduct this celebration on Sunday 25th February.

The highlight of this celebration will be the launching of massive processions carrying the portraits of the triple sacred saints Sri Ramakrishna. Holy Mother SriSardhadevi, and Swami Vivekananda in decorated chariots on Sunday morning.

The procession of these portraits will commence at three different points and proceed enroute the main highways and culminate at the Swami Vipulananda Memorial Hall coming from three directions.

Large crowed of devotees are expected to parade this procession chanting the holy verses of these saints and singing devotional songs.

On the same evening a public meeting is also arranged at the Vipulananda Memorial Hall which will be presided by Swami Aathmagnananda head of the Ramakrishna Mission Colombo.