Belur Math

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.

SeasonMorning HoursEvening Hours
Apr-Sep8:30 am – 11:30 am4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Oct-Mar8:30 am – 11:30 am3:30 pm -5:30 pm

Museum remains closed on Monday.

Belur Math Timings

SeasonMorning HoursEvening Hours
Apr-Sep8:30 am – 11:30 am4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Oct-Mar8:30 am – 11:30 am3:30 pm -5:30 pm

How to reach Belur Math Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Kolkata which is 18 Km away.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at Kolkata which is 24 Km from the central station.

By Road

  1. The direct bus is available from the Central bus station to the temple.

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