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Mother House

54/A A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 016, India
91-33-2249-7115
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

A sense of serenity & peace sets in when you enters the premises. Sisters/Nuns from so many defferent natinalities can be seen doing voluntray work, A warm fuzzy feeling sets in & you can't help but think of Mother Teresa's selfless work for Humanity...

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India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

I never got a chance to see her but i had read and heard a a lot about her simplicity,kindness and helping nature. India is fortunate to have such kind of person. Place was full of profound calm atmosphere and positive energy. It was great experience to visit this holy place....

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

It was a unique experience visiting Mother House. Surprised to see the Mother's room (very small and over the kitchen), very hot and she never used a fan. She was so humble & divine.

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Kampala, Uganda
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Mother Theresa's legendary status means you can't not visit the Mother House. However, the only attraction is the old lady's grave. It seems that the touts that once haunted the entrance of the building are mostly gone.

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Mae Sot, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

i fall in love with the passion and care from the nuns to the poor patients ... will visit again for sure

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

The Catholic sense of humor. The sign about NOT removing your shoes as they could be stolen. hehehehe Also, if you wish to give money to help anyone in India, im thinking you [as I did] can trust the Catholics to use it correctly.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Worth a visit as it was very interesting and quite astounding reading all that she accomplished. Her humble surrounds were quite unbelievable and the place gave a feeling of calm and tranquility.

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Ashbourne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

A true destination for everyone. I have experienced immense satisfaction and inner spiritual fulfillment just by being at the place. A nice place where I happen to learn many things about Mother Teresa.

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Stop by the home of Mother Teresa, and feel the holiness of the place. It is a wonderful place to reflect - on her life and your own.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Was what i had standing there in the Mother's house! To think that this was were The Mother led her life from and did all the wonderful guardian angel work that she did. As I stood at her tomb and in her room, I felt truly humbled.

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