Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Howrah-Belur Math in West Bengal


Howrah-Belur Math: It is the international headquarters of the Ramkrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda established the shrine in 1899, by placing the ashes of Sri Ramkrishna at this spot. The unique architecture of the shrine reflects the message of religious fraternity, as it represents a church, a temple and a mosque, when viewed from different angles. The Sri Ramkrishna museum was set up with the assistance of the National Council of Science Museum. It houses articles associated with Sri Ramdrishna, Ma Sarada and Swami Vivekananda.
Reaching there:

By Air

The nearest Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport ( Dum Dum Airport). Distance of Airport to Belur Math is about 10 kms. You can easily travel from airport to Math by taxi or Bus.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Belur Math station. Local train departures from Howrah station to Belur Math station everyday.

By Road

Belur Math, Northern part of Howrah, is about 4 km from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 mins to get there and around 40 mins to return. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah railway station area/Howrah bus stand.

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