About Kolkata
The City of Furious Devotion
Kolkata is the soul of intellectual and spiritual India. It is the heart of Shaktism (Goddess worship). The Kalighat and Dakshineswar temples are powerhouses of devotion, vibrant and intense. It is also the home of the Ramakrishna Mission (Belur Math), which preaches the unity of all religions. The city's energy is chaotic but deeply soulful, famously called the City of Joy.
The center of Kali worship. Belur Math offers a unique peace on the banks of the Hooghly river. Mother Teresa's Mother House is a site of modern pilgrimage for service.