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Belur Math

The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, blending Hindu, Islamic and Christian architecture.

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Belur Math, on the west bank of the Hooghly, is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda. Its main temple deliberately blends Hindu, Islamic and Christian architectural motifs, symbolising the unity of religions central to the mission's philosophy.

How to reach Belur Math

Belur Math railway station and ferry ghats on both banks of the Hooghly serve the complex.

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Visitor information

🕑 Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, then 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM (varies seasonally)
🎟 Entry feeFree
📅 Best timeOctober to March
📍 From centreHowrah side of the Hooghly, north of central Kolkata
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