Synopsis Swami Vivekananda founded Belur Math in 1898. Besides being the home to the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, the Belur Math is well known for its architecture elegance, clean environs, sacred associations and its spiritual atmosphere. Located on the western bank of the Ganga, it is a haven of peace, drawing thousands of people every day from all over the world.

Devotees on a pilgrimage to Belur Math and other places associated with Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda often look for a reliable guidebook to make their pilgrimage fruitful. This book is a humble attempt to fulfill this need.