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A branch centre at Dhaleswar

From a model school founded in 1976 to a full branch centre of Belur Math since July 2020, on 4.16 acres at Dhaleswar.

History

1976
A 4.16-acre public land property acquired by the Government of Tripura is handed to Sri Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Gangail Road, Agartala, to run a model school in the spirit of Swamiji’s thought. The foundation stone for Vivekananda Vidyamandir is laid on 23 January.
1985
The Dhaleswar campus, along with Sri Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Gangail Road, is taken over by the Governing Body of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
1991
Construction begins at Dhaleswar for a medical unit and residences for monks and staff. The centre’s headquarters later shifts from Gangail Road to Viveknagar, with Gangail and Dhaleswar as sub-centres.
1996
Medical service and social welfare work begin at Dhaleswar with the inauguration of the newly built medical unit in September by Srimat Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj of Belur Math.
2012
The medical service centre moves into its newly constructed building in January — the one in use today.
1999
Religious activity begins at Dhaleswar on Gurupurnima, 27 July, with the installation of the portrait of the Holy Trio.
2020
On 2 July, Dhaleswar becomes a full branch centre of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
2024
Vivekananda Hall, the centre’s auditorium, is inaugurated in July.
2025
The new Sadhu Niwas and Book Stall are inaugurated in August; the Medical Service Centre extension in October.

Leadership

Secretary of the centre.

The Secretary conducts the weekly personality development class and speaks at the centre’s retreats, conventions and youth programmes.