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The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa was honoured to host Revered Swami Sarvasthanandaji Maharaj, Minister‑in‑Charge of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, UK, from 22 March to 10 April 2026. His visit drew many devotees who came to listen to his teachings on Vedanta and the life and message of Swami Vivekananda. Over…

The Ramakrishna Clinic of SA Durban held its medical outreach on Sunday, 15 March 2026, in Pietermaritzburg. Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj visited the outreach, offering his blessings and encouragement to the volunteers and patients. A total of 546 patients were attended to on the day, with over 1 000 consultations provided across multiple disciplines, including Medicine,…

The Sri Sarada Ma Sewing and Craft Course was a 10‑week skills development programme conducted at the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa. The programme was designed to equip women with sustainable sewing and craft skills, fostering self‑reliance, confidence, and meaningful opportunities for income generation within a structured and supportive environment. A total of 23 women…

The 190th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Sri Ramakrishna was held at The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, Glen Anil on 21 February 2026 in the Swami Nischalananda Hall. The programme featured an introductory address by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj, followed by the keynote address delivered by the Honourable Justice Mr Ranjiv Nirghin. A captivating Bharatanatyam…

Medical Outreach in Etete The Ramakrishna Clinic of SA Durban held its medical outreach on Sunday, 8 February 2026, in Etete. A total of 495 patients were attended to across multiple disciplines, including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, ENT, Audiology, and Optometry, supported by both pharmacy and laboratory services. Patients received free spectacles, with additional scripted spectacles…

Sri Sri Saraswati Puja and Havan was observed on Sunday, 25 January 2026, at The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa. The programme included a discourse and bhajans by Revered Swami Swatmaramanandaji Maharaj. Thereafter, a certificate presentation for learners of the Hinduism for Children Classes took place. Children then presented items in the arts, including music,…

Youth‑Led Satsang Initiative The Second youth‑led satsang was held on Saturday, 11 April 2026. The programme was presented in collaboration with youth devotees from the Durban Centre, the Chatsworth Sub‑Centre, and the Etete Satsang Group. Members of Master’s Instruments and the Functions Committee provided guidance and support to ensure the smooth running of the programme.

Youth‑Led Satsang Initiative As part of the Birth Anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda, a youth member of the Functions Committee initiated and led a special youth‑driven satsang. The vision behind this initiative is simple yet meaningful: to give young devotees the opportunity to take full responsibility for the various aspects of the satsang. This included…