Appeal. Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre at Belur Math

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1 Appeal Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre at Belur Math Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission PO Belur Math, Dist Howrah, West Bengal, PIN , India belurmath.org 1

2 Swami Vivekananda founded Belur Math in 1898 to enshrine the sacred relics of his master Sri Ramakrishna. It has a magnificent temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, and three smaller temples dedicated to Holy Mother Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and Swami Brahmananda. Belur Math is also home to the headquarters of the world-wide Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. The place is well-known for its architectural elegance, clean environs, sacred associations and its spiritual atmosphere. Located on the western bank of the Ganga, it is a haven of peace, drawing thousands of people to it every day from all over the world. There has been a long-felt need for a stateof-the-art auditorium in Belur Math. The authorities of Belur Math decided to fulfill this need on the significant occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Abhedananda. Swami Abhedananda ( ) was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and a brother disciple of Swami Vivekananda. Urged by Swami Vivekananda, Swami Abhedananda went to London in 1896 to spread Vedanta there. For the next 25 years he spread the message of Vedanta and the Indian culture in USA and Europe. His profundity of scholarship, incisive intellect and oratorical power elicited widespread admiration, and people thronged to listen to him. He was also a prolific writer, and his books Life Beyond Death etc are famous even to this day. After his long and successful work in the West, Swami Abhedananda returned to India in 1923 and continued his work of spreading Vedanta until his passing away in Swami Abhedananda 2

3 Considering the significance of Swami Abhedananda s life and work, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, decided to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary and constituted a National Implementation Committee (NIC) in March 2016 for the purpose and also for the commemoration of the birth centenaries of some other great personalities. 3

4 Plan for the Ground Floor Y D3 STORE 1800X X W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W LOBBY 6750X SEC Y-Y SEC Y-Y MULTI-PURPOSE HALL 28850X20250 SEC A-A W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 A D ± D2 A 4135 SEC A-A ± GREEN 6350X GREEN 6350X EXPN. JT. STAGE 10000X X RAMP 2775 X HALL D2 D2 B X SEC B-B 3050X SEC B-B LOBBY 10370X11200 B EXPN. JT HALL X X RAMP ±0 ±0 GR. FL. PLAN AREA Sq.M. Y 4

5 Plan for the Second Floor Y STORE 1800X X W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 4580X LIGHTING 4150X X X1500 W1 W1 W1 LOBBY 6750X X X5000 SEC Y-Y SEC Y-Y 2250 WIDE PASSAGE SEC A-A 2950X X X X X LIGHTING 4150X3875 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 A A SEC A-A X X LOBBY 10370X X X B 6500X X4300 B Y 2ND FLOOR PLAN AREA Sq.M. 5

6 Side Elevation CATWALK (1000X2100) G.L. ±0 SIDE ELEVATION Ramakrishna Mission submitted a few proposals to the NIC, including the construction of Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre at Belur Math, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Abhedananda. The NIC sanctioned a grant of Rs. 5.2 crore to Ramakrishna Mission for the project. Some important features of Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre are as follows: Dimension of the site: 222 x 103 Height of the building: 80 Total no. of floors: Ground + 4 Seating capacity of the main auditorium: 1400 A smaller auditorium on the ground floor with a seating capacity of 300 A multipurpose hall on the ground floor with a seating capacity of 500 Additional facilities: A large gallery, 2 lifts, 3 staircases, 3 green rooms, sound control rooms, toilets, 12 living rooms for speakers, monks, etc. The total estimated cost for the project is Rs. 21 crore. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute, Belur Math Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math (An Autonomous Degree College) 6

7 Swami Vivekananda Swami Abhedananda The Convention Centre will host the following programmes for the benefit of the general public, especially the youth, throughout the year: 1. Devotees Conventions / Spiritual Retreats 2. Youths Conventions 3. Values Education Workshops 4. Lectures and seminars on topics related to religion, philosophy and Indian culture 5. Cultural programmes 6. Academic programmes of Ramakrishna Mission s educational institutions adjoining Belur Math: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (a Deemed University), Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira (a College of Arts and Science) and Ramakrishna Mission Sikshanamandira (a College of Teacher Education). Further, the Convention Centre will also be used to hold the following events for the members of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission: Monastic Heads Conference, Monks Conference, General Body Meeting of Ramakrishna Mission, Foundation Day Celebration of Ramakrishna Mission, and other conventions. 7

8 Being a charitable organization, Ramakrishna Mission depends mainly on donations from the generous public and financial support from the Government for running its varied service activities. In particular, successful completion of this project construction of Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre depends entirely on the availability of active support from our devotees, wellwishers and corporate houses. We, therefore, earnestly request you to come forward and donate generously for this noble project which, we are sure, will help to perpetuate the memory of the great Swami Abhedananda for centuries to come. Account payee cheques or bank drafts drawn in favour of Ramakrishna Mission may kindly be sent to the following address: The General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Belur Math, Dist. Howrah, West Bengal Kindly mention in the covering letter that the donation is for Swami Abhedananda Convention Centre. All donations to Ramakrishna Mission are eligible for Income Tax exemption u/s 80G (5) (vi) of IT Act, Online donations can be made through our website <donations.belurmath.org>. Yours in service, Swami Suvirananda General Secretary 8