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Ramakrishna Temple, Belur Math

Attraction Type: 
essential

The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission (named after the 19th-century Indian philosopher Ramakrishnan, preacher of unity of all religions), this centre synthesises the architectural styles of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism to create a peaceful and meditative atmosphere. The complex was consecrated in 1898 by one of his disciples.

Address: 
Belur Math, DT. Howrath,
North of the city,
On the western banks of the Hooghly,
711202
India
Telephone: 
+91 33 2654 1144
Website: 
www.belurmath.org
Opening times: 

Daily 0600-1200 and 1600-2000 (Apr-Sep); 0630–1130 and 1530–1830 (Oct-Mar).

Admission fees: 

No

Disabled access: 
No
Unesco: 
No

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