The Birthday of Swami Shivananda is celebrated every year on Agrahayana Krishna Ekadashi at Ramakrishna Math Barasat with due solemnity. The auspicious day begins with Mangalarati followed by Vedic chanting and hymns by the monks. Special Puja, Chandi Recital and Homa are conducted in the main temple. A special breakfast and a special ‘Jhol’ are offered to Mahapurush Maharaj on his birthday. Devotees receive blessings of the Holy Trio and Prasad is distributed among all.
In the evening Spiritual Discourses are arranged on the life and teachings of Swami Shivananda.