Fact File
» Timing - 5.30 A.M.-10.30 A.M.& 4.30 P.M.-7.30
(Daily)
» Cost - Rs. 8 lakhs.
» Ph. - 6602391/3292.
» Entry - Free
Location
Belur Math is located on the western bank of Hooghly in Howrah
district.
About Belur Math
Belur Math is the most enchanting temple in Belur. In 1897 Swami
Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission in loving memory of his Guru
Ramakrishna Paramhansa who preached unity of all religions. It is
the international head quarters of Ramakrishna Mission. Swami
Vivekananda is largely credited with the concept of the Math. This
mission has branches all over the country. The architecture of the
structure is very interesting. From any angle you look at it the
structure is like a temple, a mosque or a church depending on the
way you look at it.
The main gate of Belur Math leads to the Ramkrishna Sarada Mandir.
The mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) in 1938 and
named after his mentor Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa (1836- 1886).
The Belur Math was constructed on 14th January 1938. Swami
Vivekananda was the linchpin behind its construction. He patronized
the growth and development of the 'Math' or abbey since 1898. The
architecture amalgamates within itself a unique specimen of
fraternity.
Swami Vivekananda used to reside in a two storeyed house inside the
Math on the bank of the river Ganga. Swami breathed his last on 4th
July, 1902. His cenotaph lies within the Math. His commodities are
carefully preserved in his room and exhibited to the people.
The mission has also provided other things such as an art college,
an industrial school and charitable dispensary.
Sri Ramakrishna Museum
The other tourists attractions that you can explore during your
tour to Belur Math is Sri Ramakrishna Museum, set up with the
assistance of the National Council of Science Museum.
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