8 months ago
Kalpataru Utsav Celebrated Across City
Kalpataru Utsav is a special day celebrated by many people to remember Sri Ramakrishna, a spiritual leader.
On this day, people gather at the Ramakrishna Mission in Kashipur and other places to pray, listen to talks about his teachings, and share sweets and fruits with others.
Sri Ramakrishna was very sick with throat cancer, but he still came to meet his followers and bless them.
He passed away on August 16, 1886.
People visit places like the Alipore zoo and Victoria Memorial to spend time with their families and friends.
The mayor of Kolkata also visited an old age home.
This day is important because it reminds people of the need for religious harmony and good relationships among different cultures.
Thousands of people gathered at Kashipur Math of Ramakrishna Mission to celebrate Kalpataru Utsav.
Special puja and religious meetings were held, focusing on Sri Ramakrishna's teachings on religious harmony.
NGOs distributed fruits and sweets among patients in state-run hospitals.
Firhad Hakim, Kolkata mayor, visited an old age home in Chetla.
People visited various public places like Alipore zoo, Victoria Memorial, Nicco Park, and Eco Park to spend time with families and friends.
- Who
- Thousands of people, NGOs, Firhad Hakim (Kolkata mayor)
- What
- Kalpataru Utsav celebration
- Where
- Kashipur Math of Ramakrishna Mission and other associated centers, state-run hospitals, various public places in the city
- When
- The event is observed annually, with specific activities on the day
- Why
- To commemorate Sri Ramakrishna's blessings to his devotees and to promote his teachings on religious harmony
Key facts
- Event
- Kalpataru Utsav
- Location
- Kashipur Math of Ramakrishna Mission
- Date of Sri Ramakrishna's Passing
- 16 August, 1886
- Significance
- Celebration of Sri Ramakrishna's blessings to devotees
- Activities
- Special puja, religious meetings, distribution of fruits and sweets
- Participants
- Thousands of people, NGOs, Firhad Hakim (Kolkata mayor)
- Visited Places
- Alipore zoo, Victoria Memorial, Nicco Park, Eco Park
Quotes
Speakers at the religious meeting
Speakers at the religious meeting held in the evening at Kashipur Math of Ramakrishna Mission
“Ramakrishana’s view on religious harmony needs to be followed to improve inter-personal relationship among the people coming from different religious and cultural backgrounds”
thestatesman.com
