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Ramakrishna Temple in Chennai represents three hundred years of faith and devotion. With the guidelines laid down by Swami Vivekananda for the temple of Sri Ramakrishna at Belur Math as its basic, the temple features various architectural features familiar to the region along with a universal outlook. The various architectural elements and motifs found in Hindu, Buddhist and Ramakrishna Temples and the churches and cathedrals of Europe are combined in this temple.
Features of Ramakrishna Temple in Chennai
- The whole structure of the gateway is designed in pure Vijayanagar style belonging to the Dravidian style of temple architecture.
- The treatment of this temple's forecourt is similar to those found in front of the monuments of Mughals at Agra and Delhi, like the Taj Mahal, Itimad- ud-Daula and Akbar's Tomb in Agra and Red-fort at Delhi.
- The 30 feet wide central lawn is flanked by 15 feet wide pathways paved with colored ceramic tiles and is protected by an embellished low parapet wall with eight light pedestals.
- The floor of the prayer hall of the temple is at a height of 10 feet from the ground level.
- The space below the floor level of the prayer hall and other parts of the temple floor acts as auditorium and rooms for shrine purpose.
- The prayer hall of the Chennai temple is at a height of 10 feet from the level of the paved path around the temple.
- The prayer hall is to be reached by a 16 feet wide stairway having 24 steps and paved with marble slabs.
How to Reach Ramakrishna Temple in Chennai
By Air
The Kamaraj Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are located at Tirusulam at a distance of 20 km from the city.
By Rail
Chennai is also well connected to all the major cities in India through a wide network of railways. The rail service connects to all the main cities of the neighboring state and the country. By Road
The excellent road network of Chennai makes it easily accessible from other important cities of Tamil Nadu and the neighboring states.
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