Belur Math Temple History, Timings, Darshan, Pooja and Route info
It is located on the Banks of River Hooghly and stretched over 40 acres.
Sri Rama Krishna Temple
This temple was built in memory of Rama Krishna Paramahamsa on 14Jan 1938. Relics of Sri Rama Krishna were placed in this temple.
The Old Temple
This old temple which was built in Jan 1989 where daily Poojas are performed before moving to New temple.
Swami Vivekananda’s Room
Swami Vivekananda’s used to live and his belongings are available here. He attained Mahasamadhi on 4Jul 1902 in this room.
Swami Brahmananda Temple
The first president of the Math and one of the Sixteen disciples of Rama Krishna Paramahamsa. This temple was built in memory of Swami Brahmananda in 1924
Sri Sarada Devi Temple
This temple was built in memory of Sarada Devi on 21 Dec 1921. Sarada Devi’s body was burnt here in 1920.
Swami Vivekananda Temple
This temple was built in memory of Swami Vivekananda on 28Jan 1924. Swami Vivekananda was cremated here as per his wish, who used to spend time at Bilwa tree.
Sri Rama Krishna Museum
Memories of Sri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa, Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and other disciples.
Season | Morning Hours | Evening Hours |
Apr-Sep | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm -6:00 pm |
Oct-Mar | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | 3:30 pm -5:30 pm |
Museum remains closed on Monday.
Belur Math Timings
Season | Morning Hours | Evening Hours |
Apr-Sep | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm -6:00 pm |
Oct-Mar | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | 3:30 pm -5:30 pm |
How to reach Belur Math Temple?
By Air
- The nearest airport is at Kolkata which is 18 Km away.
By Train
- The nearest railway station is at Kolkata which is 24 Km from the central station.
By Road
- The direct bus is available from the Central bus station to the temple.
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