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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, then 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM (varies seasonally)
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreHowrah side of the Hooghly, north of central Kolkata
LocationKolkata, West Bengal
Know before you go
About Belur Math
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.
Getting there
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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