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Mother House, Kolkata

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Taltala
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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- This is open from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and then from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the evening. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Mother House opening and closing timing is about 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Days

The Mother House is open every day except Mondays and Thursdays, Easter Sunday, December 26.

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

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Place Type

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Official Info
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Nearest Metro Stations

Park Street Metro Station
1.4 km away
Maidan Metro Station
1.4 km away
Victoria Metro Station
1.8 km away
Mahakaran Metro Station
1.8 km away

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About Mother House

The Mother House was established in 1953 by Mother Teresa and has been the epicenter of her charitable activities. It is where she lived, prayed, and carried out her humanitarian work, caring for the destitute, sick, and dying. It was from here that she and her fellow sisters extended their mission worldwide.

Architecture of Mother House

The Mother House is a simple and unassuming structure that reflects the modesty and humility that were the hallmarks of Mother Teresa's life. The architecture is typical of old Calcutta with its colonial charm.

Interesting facts about Mother House

  • Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, now in North Macedonia, and arrived in Kolkata in 1929.She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the Missionaries of Charity.Mother Teresa passed away in 1997, and she is buried in the chapel of the Mother House.

Mother House FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Taltala, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Mother House: Timings:- This is open from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and then from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the evening. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee Mother House opening and closing timing is about 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Mother House during May, June, July, August months for best experience.

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