Ramakrishna Tapovan – a registered public charitable trust with its centre of activities at the sacred town of Polali, near Mangalore – was formed on 16th November, 2002. It is a member Ashram of Ramakrishna – Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad, advised by Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, West Bengal. Its aim is to implement “Practical Vedanta” among the masses, as it was taught and practiced by Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The institution is structured broadly on the lines of the renowned Ramakrishna Math and Mission, and consists of all-renouncing, committed, zealous, and celibate men. It is presumed that God realization shall be the ultimate goal to be achieved and every activity shall be centered on this one theme.