Rama Śakti Mission · Shaktinagar, Mangaluru
A sanctuary built from a Mother's love.
A spiritual and charitable organisation founded in devotion to Divine Mother Sree Rama Devi — an embodiment of universal love, wisdom and strength.
Rama Śakti Mission · Shaktinagar, Mangaluru
A spiritual and charitable organisation founded in devotion to Divine Mother Sree Rama Devi — an embodiment of universal love, wisdom and strength.
A Place of Practice
At the heart of Shaktinagar stands the shrine of Devi Sree Ramambika at Bhagawan Memorial, opened on 14 April 1976 — Her Krishna Shila Vigraha installed by Sree Tara Devi, the Prana Pratishtha performed by Divine Mother Sree Rama Devi Herself. Around it: the Sree Maha Ganapathy mandir (1981), the Satyadevata shrine (1981), the Naga Katte, and the Sree Tara Devi Dhyana Mandir for silent prayer, japa and meditation.
The day moves to a steady rhythm: Suprabhatam and meditation in the morning; archana poojas and Maha Mangalarathi at both mandirs in the afternoon; and each evening from 7.00 to 7.30, the collective chanting of the Paaraka Mantra at Bhagawan Memorial — the Mantra Divine Mother gave "for the whole mankind." Special worship marks full moons, Ekadashis and Sankashti Chaturthi. Visitors keep a simple discipline of silence.
Ekadashi — the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight, traditionally given to prayer and fasting.
You do not need to know any of these words to sit quietly here. Everyone is welcome. [Framing pending Mission sign-off]
Three Paths, One Life
The Mission's work rests on an old and practical idea: that these are not three separate paths but one integrated life. Prayer becomes clarity; clarity becomes service.
Bhakti
Devotion
Daily worship, bhajans and the loving remembrance of the Divine that turns ordinary work into sadhana.
Jnana
Knowledge
Discourses, study of Divine Mother's teachings, and the library of bulletins that carries Her words.
Karma
Action
Selfless service — from annadanam to healthcare — offered as worship in its own right.
Service as Worship
Healthcare has been part of the Mission since Divine Mother's own lifetime: the foundation stone of its Charitable Hospital was laid in Her presence on 9 December 1977, and She sanctified the completed building on Vijaya Dashami Day, 1978. Today the Mission runs a charitable homeopathic clinic offering affordable healthcare to the local community — with a multi-speciality clinic now taking shape.
[To be documented before launch: clinic schedule and reach; multi-speciality clinic status; the aged-care service mentioned by devotees.]
A world where every home nurtures harmony, and every heart discovers the divinity within, where humanity lives awakened in truth, love & selfless service.
[Proposed revision, pending Governing Body approval. Previous: "To awaken the divinity within every being and build a spiritually conscious society rooted in truth, love and selfless service, guided by the teachings and universal motherhood of Divine Mother Sree Rama Devi."]
To guide individuals on the path of inner transformation through devotion, knowledge and selfless service.
History and Legacy
Rama Sakti Mission was founded on 18 October 1964 at Mangalore, the birthplace of Divine Mother Sree Rama Devi, and registered on 15 February 1965. Its first Governing Body of twenty-two members — led by President Sri T.N.K. Nayar, with Padmabhushan Lady Venkatasubba Rao as Vice-President — drew founder members from mandalis across the country.
The foundation stone of Shaktinagar was laid on 8 December 1965, and the campus was inaugurated on 14 October 1972 in the presence of the Governor of Karnataka. Divine Mother made it Her abode, declaring Shaktinagar Her "Manidweepa on earth" — a sacred space for sadhana, service and spiritual upliftment, with cottages where devotees could stay and practise without worry for food or shelter.
Sadhana — spiritual practice.
Rooted in Her life and teachings, the Mission continues through daily worship, meditation, spiritual education and charitable outreach.
The Mission stands as a living testament to Her vision of a harmonious world where divinity blossoms in every heart.