A sneak into the Belur Math Temple

Belur Math is a pilgrimage place which is sprawling over forty acres of land on the western bank of the Hooghly in Howrah district, an hour's drive from the City of Joy "Kolkata"

The Belur Math

This temple was founded by Swami Vivekananda. It is one of the significant institutions of Kolkata and is notable for its architecture that fuses Hindu,Christian and Islamic motifs as a symbol of unity among all religions.It is believed that it was at Belur Math that Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) lived the last years of his life. He consecrated the grounds by worshipping the urn containing the sacred relics of Sri Ramakrishna. He uttered these prophetic words about Belur Math, "The blazing light of universal harmony that will emanate from here will flood the entire world". This monastry was also meant to train young men who wud eventually become "Sanyasis" of the Ramakrishna Mission.

The entrance gate of Belur Math has symbols of religions

The 40 acre campus of the Belur Math on the Banks of Ganga includes temples dedicated to

Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda in which their relics are enshrined.The campus also houses a Museum containing articles connected with the history of Ramakrishna Mission. Several educational institutes affiliated with Ramakrishna Mission are situated adjacent to Belur Math.It is considered prime tourist spot near Kolkata and place of pilgrimage by devotees. Abdul Kalam regarded it, "as a place of heritage and of immense national importance". Belur Math has become the hub of a worldwide spiritual movement also known as the Ramakrishna Movement.

Belur Math Temple

Activities: The Belur Math conducts medical service, education, women work, rural upliftment among the labouring and backward classes. It also conducts spiritual and cultural activities. The center also celebrates annual birthdays of Ramakrishna, Vivekananda and Sarada Devi. The annual celebrations of Kumari Puja and Durga Puja are one of the major attractions too. The tradition of Kumari Puja was started by Vivekananda in 1901.

Celebration of Durga Puja

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