Belur Math Kolkata TRAVEL GUIDE

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Belur Math is located in Kolkata, over 40 acres of land that reaches the west bank of the Hooghly River, a tour site, as well as the main office of the Ramakrishna math and the mission. Tourists from all over the world, regardless of the any religion they trust, visit this math to appreciate the calm, peace and serenity that surrounds it.

Similarly, the common people who are not fascinated by religion go to the Belur Math to meet and appreciate the harmony that is spreading in the earth, and finally to the inner spirit. The math is noted for its immense design, which combines skillfully and creatively between Hindu, Christian and Islamic subjects together as an image of solidarity that is all equal. Established by Swami Vivekananda, a central pupil in Ramakrishna Paramahansa, the shrine is at the heart of the Ramakrishna mission. The complex also has a historic center and a few other educational institutions. The residents here often go from 3 to 4 hours, but the confrontations and estimates remain here until the end of time.

History of Belur Math

When he landed in Colombo in January 1897 with his small congregation of followers, Swami Vivekananda founded a religious community. One of them is Belur Math. The reason for these monasteries was to prepare young colleagues for their work, who might later proceed to "sponsor" the Ramakrishna mission. To be fair, Swami Vivekananda himself spent the most recent couple of long stretches of his life at Belur Math.

He blessed the earth in 1898 by venerating the jar containing the holy relics of Sri Ramakrishna and moving the jar on his shoulders to the spot of love. On this occasion, he expressed the prophetic words accompanying him: "The light of the wide explosion of the agreement which will be shed from here will plunge the entire world."

How to Reach Belur Math

Belur Math is situated in the Northern piece of Howrah and is around 4 km from Howrah Railway Station. Every one of the methods of transport are available from outside the Howrah railway station and bus stand. You can go via auto, transport or taxi. From Howrah, you can take transport number 54 to reach Belur.

Nearby trains likewise go to Belur Math. Be that as it may, it is progressively helpful to go by transport, auto or taxi as they drop you off at the passageway to the Math. It takes around 30 minutes to reach there from the railway station or the transport stand.

Best Time to visit Belur Math

Summer (April to September): 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Winter (October to March): 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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Attractions of Belur Math

The design of the temple was envisaged by Swami Vivekananda, and the responsibility of the architecture was laid in his hands. The architecture and design of the temple 'celebrate the diversity of Indian Religions'. When seen from different angles, the monument resembles a temple, a church and a mosque. The incorporation of architectural styles from different religions conveys the universal faith in which the movement believes in.

The main entrance of the temple is heavily influenced by the Buddhist styles of the Sanchi Stupa and the entry of the Ajanta Caves. The windows and the balconies draw from the Rajput and Mughal styles of architectural designs, while the central dome is derived from European architecture. Also, the ground plan is in the shape of a Christian cross. Mainly built out of chunar stone, the 112.5 feet high temple has images of Lord Ganesha and Hanuman, who represent success and power respectively, carved above the pillars of the entrance doors.

Activities at Belur Math

Other than the celebrations of all traditional Hindu festivals, such as Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja; the Belur Math also celebrate the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda. The birthdays of Sri Krishna, Buddha, Jesus Christ and Chaitanya are also observed solemnly. The Christmas Eve celebrations, which begin with the singing of carols and readings from the Bible are particularly impressive. The Belur Math also conducts medical services, education, rural upliftment and other spiritual and cultural activities here.

Belur Math Arati and Evening Arati

The immaculate campus of the Belur Math is further brought to life by the evening Aarti or the musical prayers that take place here. The time for the Aarti is 5:30 PM, at which an evening bell is rung to indicate that visitors are not allowed to loiter on the Math grounds and are also not allowed to visit any temple other than Sri Ramakrishna temple. The Aarti songs sung are hymns of praise to Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Sarada Devi. The Aarti here is different from those at other places of worship since one is expected just to sit and meditate. There is no religious offering made. Flowers and sweets are not offered.