Ramakrishna Dev was born on February 18, 1836, but his birth anniversary is observed according to the ‘tithi’ of Hindu lunar calendar. As per the tithi, it was Dwitiya, Phalguna, Shukla Paksha when Sri Ramakrishna took birth.
The Birthday Anniversary of Bhagawan Sri Sri Ramakrishna Dev is celebrated everyyear on this tithi at Ramakrishna Math Barasat alongwith other centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission.
The day starts with Mangalarati followed by Vedic chanting. After that Special Puja, Chandi Path and Homa are performed. Prasad is distributed among the devotees. In the evening Spiritual Discourses are arranged on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Dev.