In 1899, Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansadeva established Belur Math which is the headquarters of the global organizations like Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Sprawling over 40 acres of land, these organizations were brought into existence by Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), the great 19th- century saint from Bengal who is regarded as the Prophet of the Modern Age, and his chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), one of the foremost thinkers and religious leaders of the present age, who is regarded as ‘one of the main molders of the modern world’.

The serene campus of Belur math on the Ganges includes temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Holy mother Sarada Devi visited this place several times. It is a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the world professing different faith and religion. They are engaged with various forms of humanitarian, social service activities and serve millions of men, women and children, without any distinction of caste, religion or race. The room where Swami Vivekananda attained Mahasamadhi has been preserved and his memorial also lies within the math. People from all over the world come to enjoy its peaceful and calm atmosphere and pay homage.