The Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna stands next to the house in which Swami Vivekananda stayed for 9 days in October 1892 |
 The temple is located on the first floor, the adminstrative block on the ground floor. The entrance from the main gate brings in the vision of Swami Vivekananda Memorial and the temple |
A diverging staircase takes us to either side of the front veranda of the temple. The height of each step is 5″ providing a smooth ascent. |
 The stone used is flame-finished granite that prevents a slippery surface especially during monsoons |
The central arched door leads to the prayer hall that spans 70 feet x 40 feet. The roof is 21 feet high providing a feel of expanse |
 The white marble flooring of the hall exudes a feeling of holiness and tranquility while keeping the hall cool. |
As one enters the hall towards the left is the shrine of Swami Vivekananda |
 on to the right is that of Sri Sharada Devi. Both the shrines are set up in carved wooden mantapas |
A picture of Sri Ramakrishna on a marble pedestal forms the main shrine. The frame surrounding the photo can be imagined to be Sri Ramakrishna in our hearts! |
 Facing the shrine of Sri Ramakrishna and above the main door is a photo of the direct monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna who were the founding fathers of the Mission. One may notice Swami Vivekananda leading the ‘way’! |
The veranda is 14 feet wide to provide the devotees space to go around the prayer hall and shrine |
 The verandas are of green granite flooring. it gives a soothing look of greenery and avoids glare from the sun when one returns from the prayer hall |
 There are four circular porches along these varandas that add grandeur, beauty and expanse to the Temple. All along the verandas are ornamented lotus columns in attractive colours. Decorative arches are provided between the pillars giving a closed and complete look adding to the temple architecture. |
 In the Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna small ornamental parapet walls are provided on the edge of the roof of the verandas all round. Pillars are provided at regular intervals with a cement lotus placed on top of each of these pillars which give a festive look to the temple. |
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