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Encyclopedia > Belur, West Bengal

Belur is an neighbourhood on the west bank of the Hooghly River in the district of Howrah, West Bengal, India. Situated in Belur is Belur Math a religious abbey, containing a complex of temples. Belur Math is famous for being the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math, as monastic order, as well as that of the related Ramakrishna Mission, both founded by Swami Vivekananda. Neighbourhood is a creative-euphoric musical project led by Fabian Szewczyk and Greg Ganczewski (UK/Poland). ... The Hooghly River (alternatively spelled Hoogli or Hugli) is a distributary of the Ganges River in India. ... Howrah is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal. ... West Bengal   (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ... Belur Math is a religious abbey located in the neighbourhood of Belur in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. ... Monastic Order for Men Ramakrishna Math consists of monks (Sannyasins and Brahmacharins) belonging to a monastic order for men. ... The Ramakrishna Mission Emblem The Ramakrishna Mission is an association founded by Sri Ramakrishnas chief disciple and religious leader, Swami Vivekananda on May 1, 1897. ... Swami Vivekananda (Bengali: স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ Shami Bibekanondo), whose pre-monastic name was Narendranath Dutta (নরেন্দ্রনাথ দত্ত Nôrendronath Dotto, and who was also known as Swami Vividishananda) and was affectionately known to some as Naren (January 12, 1863 - July 4, 1902) was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies...


See also

Cities and towns in Howrah District
Alpur | Andul | Ankurhati | Argari | Bagnan | Balaram Pota | Bally | Bankra | Banupur | Beldubi | Belur | Bhandardaha | Bikihakola | Bipra Noapara | Chakapara | Chamrail | Dakshin Jhapardaha | Dhuilya | Domjur | Eksara | Gabberia | Gadiara | Hatgachha | Howrah | Jagacha | Jagadishpur | Jala Kendua | Jhorhat | Kalara | Kantlia | Kesabpur | Khalia | Khalor | Khantora | Mahiari | Makardaha | Manikpur | Mansinhapur | Natibpur | Naupala | Nibra | Panchla | Panchpara | Paniara | Podara | Raghudebbati | Ramchandrapur | Sahapur | Salap | Sankrail | Sarenga | Shibpur | Tentulkuli | Uluberia | Uttar Pirpur


 
 

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