Baranagar Math, Ramakrishna monastery in Baranagar, India
Description
Baranagar Math is a monastery housed in a restored building on Pramanick Ghat Road with traditional architecture and spaces for spiritual practice. The complex includes facilities for teaching and medical care on site.
History
The monastery was founded in 1886 following the death of the spiritual teacher and became the first center of the Ramakrishna movement when Swami Vivekananda and disciples established themselves there. It marks a turning point in the spread of this spiritual tradition.
Culture
The monastery hosts daily prayers and religious discourses that shape the spiritual life of the community. People from the surrounding area participate in celebrations honoring spiritual teachers, which mark the rhythm of the year.
Practical
Visitors can find a combined allopathic and homeopathic clinic on site for medical needs. The teaching facilities within the grounds also help visitors understand the place and its role in the community.
Did you know?
The original entrance pillars of the monastery still stand today, marking the place from which Swami Vivekananda began his journey across India in 1889. These pillars are tangible witnesses to a significant spiritual expedition that shaped the region.
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