WHAT IS BHARAT SEVASHRAM SANGHA

The Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a purely philanthropic and charitable organization with a non-sectarian, non-communal, and non-political character and outlook.

The organization is headquartered in Kolkata, India. There are many chapters in India, which act as centers for services, hospital care, monk training, teaching, food distribution, etc. Many other chapters outside of India provide non-resident communities with a monastic environment, a center for culture and learning, and gain awareness and support of the philanthropic activities of the Sangha throughout the world.

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This website is primarily for the Chicago branch of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha of North America. Here you will find some general information about the organization, but also information specific to the Chicago ashram.

More about the Chicago branch of the ashram

View the Chicago branch's programs and activities

Events & Information

Announcements for Upcoming Events

Swami Purnatmanandaji is available. Please call the Ashram or stop by to visit with him.
July 12 (Sunday)
Guru Purnima Celebration
We will be holding a public function in celebration of Guru Purnima. It will include a havan, puja, and a cultural program. The Consultate General Mr. Ashok Hotri has agreed to join us with his family to perform the prayer and havan. Many Swamijis are coming from New York, New Jersey, and Canada. A bhajan group is coming from Minnesota, as well as a local group. All devotees and well-wishers are welcome to join us.

See entire BSS 2009-2010 Event Calendar

There are other daily and weekly activities at the Ashram. See all of the regular activities at the Ashram.

If any devotees are interested in sponsoring any ceremony or event at the ashram, please phone the Ashram and pledge your support. Your support of your community Ashram is greatly appreciated.

2009 Saraswati Puja

On Sunday January 31 2009, the Saraswati Puja was held and the Bharat Sevashram Sangha Chicago ashram.

Please enjoy this video of the event taken by one of the devotees.

To see all three parts, or if you are not able to see the video above, you can view it here.

2008 Kali Puja

2008 Kali Puja was a wonderful success!

View some photos from Kali Puja:

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