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Mother House, Kolkata
Mother House: One of the best places to visit in Kolkata
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
The Mother House is open every day except Mondays and Thursdays, Easter Sunday, December 26. Mother House opening and closing timing is about 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
May, June, July, August
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
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.
How to reach 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..
𝒜. You should visit Mother House during May, June, July, August months for best experience.
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Mother House Neigborhood
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