Ramakrishna Math, Ghatshila — Attraction in Jharkhand

Ramkrishna Math in Ghatshila is a peaceful spiritual place surrounded by greenery. We visited around 3 PM, but it was closed at that time, so couldn’t explore inside or interact with the monks. From the outside, the campus looked serene and well-maintained. It’s best to check the visiting hours before planning your trip. Ideal for those seeking calm and a connection to Ramakrishna Mission’s teachings. Location & History Established originally in 1935 as the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashrama, the centre was formally affiliated as a branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math in 2004

Activities & Services

Ramakrishna Math, Ghatshila engages in a broad spectrum of spiritual, educational, and welfare initiatives:

Medical & Healthcare Services: Operates a charitable dispensary offering both allopathic and homeopathic treatments, alongside a mobile medical unit, multiple eye camps, and a physiotherapy unit.

Educational & Outreach Programs: Hosts vocational and computer training (Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa, Vivekananda Abhyudaya Prakalpa), values education, study circles, cultural competitions, and summer camps.

Spiritual Practices: Daily worship services, Mangalarati, evening Arati, Bhajan singing, Ramnam Sankirtan on Ekadashi, scriptural classes, and observance of key religious festivals and anniversaries of spiritual figures.

Community Welfare: The Math is heavily involved in relief efforts, distributing essentials such as food, blankets, educational and medical aid to the needy.

Guest House & Devotee Accommodation

For visiting devotees, the Math offers a guest house, set amidst the scenic beauty of Ghatshila—a peaceful retreat near the Subarnarekha River and Sal forests. However, accommodation availability is subject to prior confirmation, and booking must be made through designated channels.

You can take an autorickshaw from the railway station to the math which is about 1.2 km from there or walk down if you have the time and energy for that. I have been there in August when the weather was swelteringly humid, so I...

Location & History Established originally in 1935 as the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashrama, the centre was formally affiliated as a branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math in 2004

Activities & Services

Ramakrishna Math, Ghatshila engages in a broad spectrum of spiritual, educational, and welfare initiatives:

Medical & Healthcare Services: Operates a charitable dispensary offering both allopathic and homeopathic treatments, alongside a mobile medical unit, multiple eye camps, and a physiotherapy unit.

Educational & Outreach Programs: Hosts vocational and computer training (Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa, Vivekananda Abhyudaya Prakalpa), values education, study circles, cultural competitions, and summer camps.

Spiritual Practices: Daily worship services, Mangalarati, evening Arati, Bhajan singing, Ramnam Sankirtan on Ekadashi, scriptural classes, and observance of key religious festivals and anniversaries of spiritual figures.

Community Welfare: The Math is heavily involved in relief efforts, distributing essentials such as food, blankets, educational and medical aid to the needy.

Guest House & Devotee Accommodation

For visiting devotees, the Math offers a guest house, set amidst the scenic beauty of Ghatshila—a peaceful retreat near the Subarnarekha River and Sal forests. However, accommodation availability is subject to prior confirmation, and booking must be made through designated channels.

You can take an autorickshaw from the railway station to the math which is about 1.2 km from there or walk down if you have the time and energy for that. I have been there in August when the weather was swelteringly humid, so I...

This place is so beautiful that you won't feel like returning home. But I would like to point out two problems that I had faced on my solo trip to Ghatshila. Firstly the head Maharaj and the staff are extremely caring except the room operator named Mr. Kartik. He did not take care of the guests let alone a single woman like me. I had been to RKM Ghatshila this December. It was extremely cold and since I was provided with a single blanket, I asked him for another one. He said he would but didn't. I had to spend the night, shivering in a single blanket and then next day asked a kitchen staff to provide me one which he did. Next this place is at times worse than a hotel lobby. It's that noisy due to the families talking at the top of their voice. They are unaware that it's an ashram where people come to seek peace and tranquility. I asked Mr. Kartik to ask the guests to retire to their room since it was 10pm and I couldn't sleep due to their bawling. He again said he would but didn't do anything. I had to play the villain's role by asking those loud families to get back to their rooms since I was getting very disturbed. My point is since the sanyasis don't step into the guest house, they have appointed people like Mr. Kartik to do the needful but all he did was to roam around like a boss. His overall attitude while talking to me was as if I was some poverty-stricken person, in need of alms. Mr. Kartik should improve his behaviour with his guests and do his job efficiently. Roaming around the premises of the ashram like a king doesn't make him one. All he does is to arrange totos for guests and charge...