Teachings of Swami Viveknanda
My Belur Math visit in 1993.
Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a Hindu spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897. Located on the west bank of the Ganges River in Belur, West Bengal, India, the campus is home to a number of temples, shrines, and monasteries, as well as educational and cultural institutions.
Belur Math is a popular destination for visitors from around the world, and it is considered a place of spiritual significance for followers of the Ramakrishna Mission. The campus is open to visitors every day of the year, and it is a peaceful and serene place to visit.
There are several temples on the Belur Math campus, including the main Temple of the Holy Trinity, which is dedicated to the three primary deities of Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple is a beautiful and ornately decorated building, and it is a popular place for visitors to pray and meditate.
Other notable sights at Belur Math include the Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House and Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the life of Swami Vivekananda, and the Ramakrishna Museum, which displays a range of exhibits related to the history and teachings of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Visitors to Belur Math are encouraged to dress modestly and to follow the rules and customs of the campus, which include removing shoes before entering the temples and refraining from taking photographs inside the buildings.