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Belur Math Shrine

Belur Rd., Howrah, Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Type: Religious Sites
Description: The headquarters of the international Ramakrishna Order.
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begusarai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

A meditation centre you feel like sitting hours keeping your mind open & blank. you can do that outside on the bank of riveras well with cool river breeze & scenic beauty.

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See 7 more reviews by shyamankur for Kolkata (Calcutta)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

My in-laws brought us here as they are followers of Great Shri RamaKrishna. It is quite possibly the most calming place I have ever been. It is so peaceful. Located right on the Ganges with ferry service to Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. Definitely plan in time for reflection here. It is pretty far out of town, but it is good to... More

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Panaji, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Place Where Great Shri RamaKrishna used to reside and the place where Swami Vivekananda's Mortal Remains were offered Fire, they have some nominal entry fee i understand, the place has been beautifully made up now , they have every area properly marked and telling its own significance. Will highly recommend that you meditate in the prayer hall. Its a experience... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Like some other venues in Kolkata, this one seems more tailored to locals than visitors. It is the main monastery of the Ramakrishna order in what seems a really nice large and peaceful setting on the western side of the Hooghly River in Howrah district. We obviously did not do our homework and arrived at midday after a long tough... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Liked everything here.15-20 mins Boat ride from Dakshineshwar. Clean and well maintained premises. The "Math", Bank of the river, everything is just great

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

A great place to meditate. The place has a certain mystical aura around it and makes you feel the presence of Swamiji.

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See 2 more reviews by simanup for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

the location of the shrine (just beside the River Ganga) is very very pleasant and the environment in the campus is exellent.

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Don't know what one enjoys best... EVENING AARTI IS NOT TO BE MISSED. if you can spend sometime at the book shop u can get a book of evening aarti else simply close your eyes n enjoy the trans. i'm sure you'll experience it. This is the best religious place in Kolkata. Check Aarti Timings as per your season of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

A place to attain peace and tranquility in the world torn by violence, corruption, hatred and thousand evil.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

this place is very good to feel peaceful and the volunteers here are very helpful and they take every little effort to keep us calm and serene.this experience gives us a very good experience to feel connected to our innerself.

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