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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow is a monastic organisation for men created by Ramakrishna, a 19th-century saint of Bengal. The motto of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission is: "For one's own salvation, and for the welfare of the world".Established in 1987, the white structure of the new monastery is a combination of Hindu and Islamic architectural features. It also represents adapted designs from the Indian dynasties of the time.

In addition to red-cemented significant relics from Hindu mythology, the current temple of the Ramakrishna Math hosts an elegant marble-finished entryway. Numerous mythical creatures and characters in stone adorn the parallels of the entrance.

The sanctum sanctorum of the temple, roofed with nine white domes is secured with an ornately carved gate. However, this part of the temple emits a Rajasthani aura of architecture alongside the typical Mughal style. The prayer hall here hones an elaborately decorated white and brown floor, while siting a splendid chandelier with over 250 lights.

With the spread of the essence of Sri Ramakrishna by Swami Vivekananda in 1857, this spiritual blanket took over the nation. First beginning with the North, physical temples regarding this message were built across India.

Oscillating talks between Swami Vivekananda and the Nawabs ruling Lucknow during 1888 and 1889 led to the much later establishment of the first Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram in 1925. The present temple is the new version which was constructed close to the older holy site.

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A monastery and shrine established in Nirala Nagar, the Ramakrishna Math is an all-monk institution dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna . With the motto of "For one's own salvation, and for the welfare of the world", this building has a shrine adjacent to the institute.

Built completely in marble, the Ramakrishna Math was first established by a 19th-century Bengali saint named Ramakrishna. It also sites various idols of Ramakrishna, Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

The Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Lucknow, a Branch Centre of the Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Belur, has been rendering dedicated services to the people of this region for more than seven decades. In the process of its growth, as moulded by local circumstances and demands of public need, the activities of the Sevashrama have been mostly directed towards medical and health sectors, for giving relief to the ailing and the sick.

Highlights:The Math centre is engaged in the expansion of cultural, religious and spiritual activities according to the universal principles propounded by Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda and exemplified by their divine lives.

Distance from Lucknow Airport: (17.3 km) via NH230.

Entrance fee: Free of cost.

Timing: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Location: Sri Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Lucknow, IT Crossing, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226020.