Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Mylapore, Chennai

Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Ramakrishna Mutt Temple is a Universal Temple dedicated to Ramakrishna, who is a symbol of Universal Religion. The specialty of the temple being that it has the combined architectural styles of Buddha, Jaina and South Indian Temples. There is a big and beautiful prayer hall where Sri Ramakrishna’s life size marble idol is present and is being decorated very neatly and beautifully. It is a pleasure to sit there for a meditation during the evening Aarathi. The bhajans set in vibrations that cannot be explained by words.





It could also be an enchanting experience if one sits in the outer praharam amidst the garden (a nice sound system is there) especially with family and relatives. Just by the side, the old temple is also present. It is a tranquil and cool place to meditate and pursue spiritual thoughts in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. The Ramakrishna Mutt Temple is part of the campus of the Ramakrishna Mission in Mylapore.





It is a modern monument dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna (1836–1886), the 19th century saint and philosopher from Bengal and the motivation behind the setting up of the Ramakrishna Mutt, a monastic organization for men. The towering white marble edifice is a symbol of Universal Religion. The temple’s architecture is reminiscent of the pink Belur Temple in the headquarters of the mission near Kolkata. It blends harmoniously with the traditional South Indian temple architecture.





History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 5.00 am to 11:45 am and 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
Festivals
The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Ramakrishnananda and Kalpataru Day (January 1) are celebrated with great fervor and on a grand scale. More than 3000 devotees participate in these celebrations that are spread throughout the day from 4.30 AM to 9.00 PM. Other prominent Hindu festivals like Navaratri, Durga Puja and Kali Puja are also celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion in the Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna.
Contact
Ramakrishna Mutt Temple,
RK Mutt Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600004
Phone: +91 44 2462 1110
Connectivity
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