Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna at Jaipur

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Ramakrishna Mission, Jaipur having its head quarters at Belur Math, Howrah--West Bengal, is going to build a Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna along with a multipurpose auditorium in its holy precincts of the Mission premises. The Mission has been engaged in philanthropic and humanitarian activities for the past 18 years in the spirit of Narayana Seva. Founded in 1988, in fulfillment of the desire of the great Swami Vivekananda who wanted a Centre to be established in the capital of Rajasthan. Ramakrishna Mission, Jaipur, has been rendering yeoman service in the fields of spiritual, educational, medical, and relief and rehabilitation activities.

Donors/well-wishers/devotees/citizens all over are invited to sponsor for the following:

A. A multi-purpose auditorium (Vivekananda Cultural Hall)

The hall with dimensions of 18'x37.5', meant to accommodate 190 people and the other, 55'x40', to accommodate 440. In the appropriate parts of this hall, public meetings and exhibitions will be held as well as man-making and character-building education and personality development and other constructive activities like National Integration for the youth of India & elsewhere will be carried out as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda. This will cost nearly Rs. 2 crores.

B. A Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna

The Temple of 133'x60' to accommodate 440 devotees has become a pressing need as the present hall can accommodate only 100 devotees, and the load of additional devotees for celebrations and with the increasing number of devotees from time to time.
The various parameters of cost are as follows:

Sl. No. Item Estimated Cost (in Lacs)
1 Total cost of marble image of Sri Ramakrishna 3.5
2 Total cost of vedi (pedestal) 1.5
Construction cost parameters
3 Total cost of cement required 70
4 Total cost of iron 70
5 Total cost of bricks, sand & lime required 35
6 Total cost of wood required 35
7 Total cost of marble & tiles required 85
8 Total cost of finishing works (Labour etc.) 165
9 Total cost of electrical & other misc., works 25
10 Total cost of Audio system works (Misc.) 10
Total construction cost of the Temple (A + B) 500

This unique monument shall be a fitting tribute to both, Sri Ramakrishna and Swamiji his foremost disciple. Needless to say it will be a most beautiful and attractive one; its doors will be open to members of all castes, creeds, communities and nationalities. Therefore, it is our fervent appeal to your esteemed foundation/firm to donate generously, as a matter of fact, the full amount towards the whole project, doing so, will only enhance your prestige & image not only in the nation but all world over in the Ramakrishna Mission. Donations to Ramakrishna Mission are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80 G of I.T. Act (1967). A/c payee cheques and drafts may kindly be drawn in favour of "Ramakrishna Mission, Jaipur" and sent at the address:

Secretary,Ramakrishna Mission,
'C' Scheme, Gautam Marg,
Jaipur--302001 (Raj).

With best wishes & prayers to the Lord for your all round welfare.

Yours in the Lord,
Swami Jnanendrananda