Belur Math ist eine architektonische Schönheit am Westufer des Hooghly Rivers. Belur Math ist das Hauptquartier von Ramakrishna Math und der Ramakrishna-Mission, das durch mehrere in ästhetischer Harmonie platzierte Kuppeln gekennzeichnet ist. Die beiden Institutionen widmen sich dem "Vedanta", einer hinduistischen philosophischen Sekte, und fördern nachdrücklich die Harmonie über alle Religionen und Grenzen hinweg. Ramakrishna Math, eine klösterliche Organisation und die Ramakrishna Mission, eine Gesellschaft, die sich philanthropischen Aktivitäten widmet, haben zusammen 171 Zweigstellen, die über Indien und andere Teile der Welt verteilt sind. Im Inneren von Belur Math befinden sich Tempel zu Ehren von Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sarada Devi und Swami Vivekananda, die alle auf klangvolle Weise verschiedene architektonische Stile und religiöse Details widerspiegeln. Swami Vivekananda, der den Bau der Tempelanlage beaufsichtigte, verwendete Symbole aus dem Christentum, dem Islam sowie dem Hinduismus als Erinnerung an die Botschaft Ramakrischna's. Der 40 Hektar große Komplex beherbergt auch das Ramakrishna-Museum und einen Buchladen. Belur Math, 1938 erbaut, ist das wichtigste Pilgerziel in Kalkutta und wird gewöhnlich zusammen mit dem Dakshineshwar Kali-Tempel, dem Pfad Bari und Kancher Mandir besucht. Man kann all diese Orte besuchen, indem man den Transportservice außerhalb von Belur Math nutzt.
Die 54 Bose Road ist eine der bekanntesten Adressen in Kalkutta und ein wichtiger Zwischenstopp für jeden Touristen, der die Stadt besucht. Das Gebäude, das treffend Mutterhaus genannt wird, ist das Hauptquartier der Missionarinnen der Nächstenliebe, die nach Mutter Teresas Vision, Hoffnung und Liebe in die Verzweiflung vermitteln. Auch heute noch tragen die Schwestern der Nächstenliebe von Mutter Teresa, gekleidet in ihren charakteristischen blauen Saris, ihr Erbe weiter. Die Besucher können am Grab der Mutter ihre Ehrerbietung erweisen und das Museum besuchen, das Gegenstände aus ihrem alltäglichen Leben zeigt - Sandalen und eine abgenutzte Schüssel, die ein wahres Spiegelbild ihrer Schlichtheit sind. Dieser Ort, der Frieden und eine Reihe verschiedener Emotionen verursacht, ermöglicht einen Einblick in das Leben eines der besten Menschen, der je gelebt hat.
Eden Gardens is not only an integral part of Kolkata city, but is also an important landmark in the International cricket map. The stadium is named after the adjoining Eden Gardens. Right from 1864, it has seen cricket records being made and broken by iconic players. What makes this stadium exclusive from its counterparts is the passion of the crowds towards the game. The player's concentration is almost put to test amidst the loud cheer and noise. Though the unruly behavior of the fans has resulted in match disruptions, this stadium still remains a favorite among all cricketers. Notable performances at Eden Gardens include bowler Harbhajan Singh's hat-trick against the Australians in 2000-01 and the 281 runs scored by VVS Laxman, in the same season, which is the highest individual score recorded at this ground. Try and visit Eden Gardens during a match to feel the excitement in the air.
Established in 1959, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum is a parent body to all Science Centers and Museums under the National Council of Science Museums and holds the distinction of being the first Science and Industrial museum in the country. BITM started as a hardcore museum documenting the history of scientific growth with galleries of Communication, Iron & Steel, Popular Science, Transport, Electronics and TV. However, to keep up with the rapid progress of science and technology, it is now a full-fledged Science Center with an aim to inculcate in visitors the basic principles of science. While it retains the original galleries, BITM has introduced a myriad interactive exhibits and educational shows like Fun Science Show, Science Magic Show, Fascinating Physics show, etc. Although the vast contents of this museum would help any visitor, children and students are the main target audience here. The science center also organizes a number of events throughout the year including lectures, seminars and exhibitions that cover important and relevant topics. Check website for details on daily shows, student tours etc.
When you stand in front of the building, you are bound to wonder why the academy needs such a high-storied structure to operate from. But once you step inside, any such questions are rightfully and aesthetically, laid to rest. Established in 1967, the Birla Academy of Art & Culture has been a staunch proponent of the arts in Kolkata. The museum within the academy has a number of collections including Indian, international and contemporary paintings as well as sculptures. However, most of its eleven floors are usually occupied by interesting temporary exhibitions and fairs. The library is well-equipped with a number of resources on various forms of art and culture. Apart from this, the academy also frequently organizes cultural events as well as educational lectures, seminars and summer classes on art. An annually held event called Kala Mela is aimed at showcasing upcoming local artists. Located right next to Lake Kalibari, you will always find something that piques your interest at this art hub!
Die indische Göttin Kali ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil von Kalkutta und seinem Volk. Die Tempelanlage von Dakshineswar ist eine der religiösesten Stätten in Westbengalen und zeichnet sich durch ein traditionelles bengalisches Navaratna, einen neunspurigen Stil aus, der dem Kali und seinen vielen Erscheinungsformen, insbesondere Bhavatarini, gewidmet ist. Um den prachtvollen Schrein herum befindet sich eine Ansammlung von mehreren anderen, kleineren Tempeln, darunter die neun Shiva-Tempel und der Radha-Krishna-Tempel. Rot- und Gelbtöne bestimmen den Dakshineswar-Kali-Tempel, und die bunt gekleideten Pilger machen ihn zu einem recht intensiven und interessanten Schmelztiegel. Der Tempel, der auch als Wohnsitz der Mystikers und spirituellen Führers Rama Krishna Paramahansa für eine gewisse Zeit bekannt ist, beherbergt in seinem Innenhof auch einen weißen Schrein, der die Statue von Rani Rashmonin Devi (der für den Bau des Tempels verantwortlich war) enthält. Der Tempel wirkt wie ein eleganter, palastartiger Bau und beherbergt einen großen Parkplatz, der den regelmäßigen Strom von Besuchern aufnehmen kann. Die Gewässer des Hooghly-Flusses und des Vivekananda Setu bilden die Kulisse des Tempels, der für seine tief verwurzelte Vorliebe für den verehrten Yogi und Mystiker Ramakrishna bekannt ist. Stolz auf einem festen Fundament stehend, das von einer Treppe flankiert wird, wird der Tempel täglich von einer Vielzahl an Pilgern besucht und ist dementsprechend die ganze Zeit stark überfüllt.
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Ground was opened as a multipurpose stadium in 1963. The stadium is owned by Mohan Bagan, a reputed football club of India. Though the ground is solely used as a practice ground, it has hosted several fixtures between recognized football teams, one of them being Mohan Bagan vs FC Ararat, which was part of 1978 IFA Shield Final. As the stadium is one of the oldest, it is viewed as a heritage stadium in Kolkata and has undergone renovations a number of times. The stadium has three arcades, out of which one has cushion seats, and is reserved for the members of the club. It is a great source of recreation for the locals and also serves as a play ground for people.
Capital of the state of West Bengal, Kolkata rises from the banks of the River Hooghly and has historically been an important trade hub. The British East India Company chose the city precisely for this reason and it served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911, after which the capital shifted to Delhi. Few places are the remnants of British colonialism more evident than in Kolkata's wide boulevards and imposing public buildings. As the seat of 'Bengal Renaissance' during the British Raj, Kolkata produced many gurus such as Rabindranath Tagore. Master filmmaker Satyajit Ray is another notable figure who catapulted the city into the spotlight. This artistic legacy continues at venues like Nandan and Rabindra Sadan, that organize various events spanning music, art, literature, dance, and film. Kolkata is also widely known for the amazing range of food offered, both fine dining and street food. Landmarks include attractions like Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math, markets like New Market and detail Kumartuli and landmarks like Vidyasagar Setu and Howrah Bridge.
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is the only museum which is located within the main campus of University of Calcutta. It was established in the year 1937. Some of the noteworthy things in the museum are YAKSHINI with PANCHACHUDA Terracotta Chandraketugarh, YAKSHINI Terracotta Bangarh, SURYA Black Basalt Kasipur and Portrait Head Black Basalt Agradigun. In the year 1959, the University of Calcutta started a Postgraduate Diploma Course in Museology. The museum itself functions as a laboratory for this course. The objective of the museum is to collect and preserve various specimens of different phases of Indian art. It gives special emphasis on the art of Bengal.
The city of Kolkata has many prestigious educational institutes, Hindu School being one of them. The school's reputation has been built over the years with precious contributions and efforts of renowned educationalists like Maharaja Radhakanta Deb, David Hare, Diwan Baidya Nath Mukherjee. The school has always maintained an unconventional and futuristic approach towards education; back in 1817, when all schools stressed on textbook approach to studies, Hindu School adopted a practical approach to learning. Modern teaching practices were blended with traditional methods, thus exposing the students to a broader spectrum. What distinguished Hindu school from its counterparts is the fact that, it was an English Medium school. With such a great history, Hindu school is surely one of the premier schools in India. Currently, it is a boys school that offers education from classes I – XII. While in Kolkata, do visit this school, that changed and modernized the Indian education system.