Swami Muktidanandaji hands over charge to Swami Yukteshanandaji

Mysuru: Swami Muktidanandaji, who has rendered decades of dedicated service to Sri Ramakrishna Math, formally handed over charge as Adhyaksha of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, to Swami Yukteshanandaji at a function held at the Ashram yesterday.

Swami Muktidanandaji will soon take charge at Ramakrishna Math, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, where he will continue his service to the Ramakrishna Order.

Swami Muktidanandaji has served the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission with devotion and commitment over several decades. During his tenure as Adhyaksha of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, he guided the Ashram’s spiritual, educational and service-oriented activities, upholding the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

His years of service contributed to the growth of the Ashram and its mission of serving society through spirituality, education and humanitarian activities.

The Swamiji’s vision and relentless efforts also led to the establishment of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Aug. 1, 2026.

New Adhyaksha Swami Yukteshanandaji is well-acquainted with its educational activities. He served as Correspondent of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Yadavagiri, for 12 years, contributing to the institution’s administration and development.

Monks, devotees, volunteers and well-wishers of the Ashram attended the public function yesterday evening, expressing their gratitude to Swami Muktidanandaji for his dedicated service and extending their good wishes to both the revered Swamijis of the Ashram.