Srimat Swami Vishuddhanandaji Maharaj occupies a unique place amongst the illustrious sentinels of the divine flame that was kindled in the form of Ramakrishna Movement over hundred years ago. It is rare privilege indeed for Ranchi Ashrama, that it was started by this  illustrious disciple of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi. Since its humble beginning in 1927 Swami Vishuddhanandaji blessed this Ashram by his bengin presence and intense sadhana for over twenty five year till he left for Belur Math as Vice-President in 1952. Ranchi Ashrama was so dear to him that even after he became Vice-President, he would spend here about two months every year giving joy of his spiritual presence and guidance to the devotees. He became President of the Ramakrishna Order in 1962. Being a direct disciple of the Holy Mother, he was love and devotion personified for the devotees; source of divine influence for the youthful workers and glowing example of self surrender for monks. He is still alive in the hearts of many devotees at Ranchi as also throughout the country