BELUR MATH, Calcutta 
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The Ramkrishna mission established by the Swami Vivekanand has its head
Quarters here. The Indian Philosopher Ramkrishna who preached unity among all
the religions died in 1886 and his follower Vivekanand established the mission
to preach the teachings of his Guru. This mission has branches all over the
country. The headquarter of this international movement is Belur Math. The
Architecture of the structure is very interesting. From any angle you look at
it the structure is like a temple, a mosque or a church depending on the way
you look at it. The math was established in 1899. Across the river is the
Dakshineswar Kali temple. At this place Ramkrishna attained his spiritual
enlightenment of unity among religions. The Kali temple is surrounded by 12
other temples dedicated to Siva. This temple was built in 1847.


