Belur Math – the pilgrimage spot in Howrah

Read this article to know the history, philosophy behind and importance of Belur Math.

Belur Math is such a pilgrimage spot that people from all over the world come here for a visit of the holy place. It is the place where people get mental peace. Belur Math is like the motivating force in our life. With the change in time, our life style has changed a lot but the importance of Belur Math is still the same and it will remain the same forever.

 About Belur Math

Belur Math was built originally by Swami Vivekananda in the year 1898. It symbolizes harmonisation of religions as preached by Sri Ramakrishna. It is the Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. Sri Ramakrishna is worshipped here. It conducts activities like medical service, rural uplift, work for women and backward classes, spiritual activities etc.

The Architecture of Belur Math

The temple has an architectural importance among the modern temples of India. Swami Vijnanananda designed the temple and ideas came from Swami Vivekananda and Swami Shivananda. , Architecture of the temple has the influence of famous monuments like Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Shirkri, Diwan-I-Khas and modern architecture like Medieval, Gothic and Rennaissance styles.  Foundation stone of the Belur Math was laid on 16 May 1935 and the construction was made by Martin Burn & co. The Belur Math is also known as the “Symphony of Architecture”.

Nearby places of Belur Math

Belur Math is situated on the bank of Ganga which constitutes with temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and Swami Brahmananda. The Ramakrishna Museum in Belur Math contains valuable artifacts used by Sri Ramakrishna Deb, Swami Vivekananda, Sarada Devi and other disciples.

Address of Belur Math:

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission
P.O. Belur Math-711202
Dist Howrah, West Bengal.
Phone :( 91-33- ) 2654-1144/1180/5391/8494/9581/9681
Fax: 2654-4346
Email: Headquarters:

How to reach Belur Math

The temple is located Belur, 16 kilometres from Kolkata, West Bengal. Belur is well connected with other parts of the state. Bus routes are available to reach the place. Howrah-Bardhaman local train passes through the Belur railway station. One can go to Belur Math via train service also.