Kolkata (Calcutta) Further Distractions
The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission (named after the 19th-century Indian philosopher Ramakrishnan, preacher of unity of all religions), this centre synthesises the architectural styles of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism to create a peaceful and meditative atmosphere. The complex was founded in 1899 by one of his disciples.
Grand Trunk Road, north of the city, on the western banks of the Hooghly
Tel: (033) 2654 5892 or 1144.
Website: www.ramakrishna.org/rmk_ordr.htm
Dakshineshwar Temple
On the banks opposite Belur Math (a boat links the two) to the north of the city, this is where Ramakrishna achieved a spiritual vision of equality of all religions. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it was built in 1847, and also contains 12 smaller temples in the courtyard dedicated to Shiva, Radha and Krishna. It's usually crowded.
Dakshineshwar, on the northeastern banks of the Hooghly River
Tel: (033) 2564 5222.
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