Kolkata, West Bengal
Main God
Goddess Kali
Timings
Check locally
Location
Kolkata
Type
MAJOR
Enter from the main gate on Belur Road. The campus is spread over 40 acres along the Hooghly River. Maintain silence and decorum as this is an active monastery.
Visit the main Ramakrishna Temple, an architectural marvel designed by Swami Vivekananda that blends Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles. Take darshan of Sri Ramakrishna's shrine.
Visit the temple of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and the temple dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. Each temple has unique architecture reflecting different spiritual traditions.
Explore the Ramakrishna Museum (closed Mondays) with personal belongings of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother, and Swami Vivekananda. Walk through the beautiful gardens along the Hooghly riverfront.
Belur, Howrah, West Bengal 711202
By Bus
Multiple WBSTC and private bus routes from Esplanade, Howrah, and Sealdah. Bus stops on Belur Road near the Math
By Air
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) - 16 km from Belur Math. Taxis and app-based cabs available
By Rail
Howrah Junction - 6 km. Belur Railway Station on the Howrah-Bardhaman line is 1 km from the Math. Well-connected to all major cities
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws from Howrah and Belur stations. Ferry service from Dakshineswar across the Hooghly River. Ola/Uber available throughout Kolkata and Howrah
The fierce form of the Divine Mother, worshipped as the destroyer of evil forces and the goddess of time and change.
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