Our Inspiration

Swami Vivekananda

(1863 – 1902)

Sri Ramakrishna

(1836 – 1886)

Sri Sarada Devi

(1853 – 1920)

“We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, by which one can stand on one’s own feet.”

Swami Vivekananda, quoting a profoundly insightful statement of Sri Ramakrishna, once said, ‘There are many things to learn, we must struggle for new and higher things till we die—struggle is the end of human life. Sri Ramakrishna used to say, “As long as I live, so long do I learn.”’

Saradapitha owes its origin to Swami Vivekananda who in 1898, soon after his triumphal return from the West, told one of his disciples in the course of an inspired talk:

“Yonder plot of land on the south side of the [Belur] Math will be the center of learning, where grammar, philosophy, science, literature…and English will be taught. This Temple of Learning will be fashioned after the Tols of old days. But [he added] now we must lay their foundations on a broad basis, that is to say, we must introduce a good deal of change into it to suit the requirements of the times.“

Calendar of Events

We invite you to attend our Calendar of Events

Our classes at Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha are designed to share spiritual treasures from our Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature. We believe that these teachings have the power to enrich and transform our lives, and we are dedicated to sharing them with our community.

Classes, Sankirtanam and other RKM Saradapitha related events.

Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha

Chaitanya Charitamrita | Swami Tattwasarananda

Mayer Katha | Swami Shukadevananda

Ramcharitmanas | Swami Purnajnanananda

Kena Upanishad | Swami Atmapriyananda

Bhagavad Gita | Swami Mahaprajnananda

Ramakrishna Mahima | Swami Divyananda

About Us

Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha is a branch center of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math — dedicated to the teachings & principles of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Saradapitha seeks to promote educational & spiritual growth among the masses through its educational services, welfare activities, spiritual discourses and scriptural classes.

Saradapitha traces its origins to Swami Vivekananda’s ideal of a comprehensive education that blends Eastern and Western wisdom fostering the harmonious development of head, hand, and heart in an individual. He had a divine vision for the south plot near Belur Math – to create a center of excellence where grammar, philosophy, science, and literature would be taught. He blessed the plot and envisioned it to be a great center of learning.

True to Swamiji’s vision of a temple of learning combining the best elements of the ancient ‘Gurukula’ tradition of India and the scientific temper of the West, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira came into being on 4th July, 1941, as an Intermediate Arts college. Later, the Governing Body of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, authorized the establishment of a branch center named as Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha to oversee all educational activities in the vicinity of the Math campus.

Saradapitha’s journey began over 80 years ago and it continues the tradition of promoting the spiritual and moral values, with various programs and initiatives that serves people from all walks of life.

Saradapitha runs several educational institutions and welfare programs, including a degree college, a teacher education college, a polytechnic college offering engineering diplomas, and an industrial training institute. Courses are offered in community training centers and a residential agro-based training center, as well as programs are offered that provide need-based vocational training, non-formal education, and health & hygiene activities.

Educational, Training and Service units run by RKM Saradapitha

- Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira — A Residential Autonomous UG & PG College
- Ramakrishna Mission Sikshanamandira — A Residential Autonomous B.Ed. & M.Ed. College with research center
- Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira — A Polytechnic offering three-year Diploma courses in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
- Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Computer Centre — A Computer Centre providing computer education and allied services
- Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Community Training Centre — A CTC imparting vocational training required for the manufacturing & after-sales sectors
- Ramakrishna Mission Samaj Sevak Sikshanamandira — A Residential Training Centre for Rural Technology and Social Work
- Ramakrishna Mission Shilpavidyalaya — A technical institute offering different trades; affiliated to the National Council for Vocational Education & Training
- Ramakrishna Mission Shilpayatana — Having two sub-units, namely, a junior technical school (ITI) and a higher secondary vocational section
- Ramakrishna Mission Janasikshamandira — A Community Rural Development Unit
- Saradapitha Publication cum Production & Cottage Industry — Publishes in the form of books & digital media as well as manufactures cottage industry items
- Tattwamandira — A religious and cultural center

Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, regarded as the divine embodiment of Devi Saraswati, is worshipped as the Presiding Deity at Mother’s Temple, Saradapitha. The temple compound annually hosts the sacred Sri Sri Jagaddhatri Puja in a befitting manner.