A testament to prophetic vision
Belur Math holds a special place in the hearts of millions of devotees worldwide for it was here that Swami Vivekananda, one of the foremost thinkers and religious leaders of the present age, spent the final years of his remarkable life. Regarded as ‘one of the main moulders of the modern world, Swami Vivekanand consecrated the grounds in 1898 with the sacred relics of his revered guru. His prophetic words about Belur Math, envisioning it as a beacon of universal harmony, continue to resonate through the ages, as the site blossoms into a global centre for spiritual enlightenment.
The spiritual oasis
The sprawling campus of Belur Math is adorned with temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, each enshrining their relics and embodying the essence of their teachings. The centrepiece is the imposing sandstone temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna. This unique structure transcends religious boundaries, blending elements of Hindu temples, Buddhist caves, Christian churches, and Islamic mosques. Smaller, yet equally exquisite, temples dedicated to Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda stand as reminders of their spiritual legacies. This place was sanctified by the presence of Swami Vivekananda and several other disciples of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhans. The room in which Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi has been preserved here. Ma Sarda Devi also visited this place quite a few times.