Belur Maṭha
One temple in the shape of every faith
⭐ Why it is famous
Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, whose main shrine blends temple, church and mosque motifs into one building.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897; the Ramakrishna temple was consecrated in 1938.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Grounds 06:00 – 11:30 and 16:00 – 20:00
- Evening ārati around sunset
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry, quiet and orderly
- Museum and bookshop on site
- Ferry link to Dakshineswar
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Belur Maṭha, Belur, Howrah, HowrahBelur (BEQ) — 2 km
Belur, Howrah bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kolkata (CCU) — 20 km
Buses and taxis from Howrah (7 km); ferry from Dakshineswar.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Howrah and central Kolkata
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Vivekananda temple and museum
- Hooghly sunset ghāṭ
📅 Best time to visit
October–February