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This was
constructed on 14th January, 1938, at a cost of Rs. 8 Lakhs.
Swami Vivekananda was the linchpin behind its construction. He
patronized the growth and development of the 'Math' or abbey since 1898.
The architecture amalgamates within itself a unique specimen
of fraternity. Its artistry reveals a medley of the temple,
mosque
and church patterns. Swami Vivekananda used to reside in a two
storeyed house inside the Math on the bank of the river Ganga.
Swami breathed his last on 4th July, 1902. His cenotaph lies within
the Math. His commodities are
carefully preserved in his room and exhibited to the people.
Incidentally, it deserves mention that Belur Math is not within
Calcutta's periphery. But it must be visited by those who come
to Calcutta. It is only 10 Kms. away from the city. Copious buses ply from Esplanade
and Howrah to Belur Math everyday. One
can reach there by boat as well from Dakshineshwar. In the southern
end of the abbey is the sales counter of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Belur Math remains opened from 5.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 4.30
p.m. to 7.30 p.m. everyday.
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