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Prayer hall- উপাসনা গৃহ

Name: Prayer hall- উপাসনা গৃহ
Address: MMJP+PGQ, Bolpur, West Bengal
Rating: 4.70

Tourist attraction • Historical landmark

👍👍 This prayer hall was made of several colored Belgium glasses with marble steps on all four sides, by Rabindranath Tagore’s father in 1863. During evening service, candle is lit around the prayer hall, and it wears a magnificent look in flickering light. People often mention hall, prayer, Belgium,

Address

MMJP+PGQ, Santiniketan - Sriniketan Rd, Bolpur, West Bengal 731204, India

Website

www.visvabharati.ac.in

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (47 reviews)

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5/5 Nayan G. 4 years ago on Google
This prayer hall was made of several colored Belgium glasses with marble steps on all four sides, by Rabindranath Tagore’s father in 1863. During evening service, candle is lit around the prayer hall, and it wears a magnificent look in flickering light.
3 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Riju G. 5 years ago on Google
Nice place.. Peaceful. But Closed. Opens only Wednesday morning between 6.00 or 7.00 am. You must have to wear white cloths at that time.
1 person found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Subhadra D. 4 years ago on Google
One can feel the eternal love during the morning prayer in this hall ( every Wednesday morning). Whenever you want to feel peace in your mind you should go for it. love this place. ❤️
5/5 Creation I. 4 years ago on Google
Made by Belgium glass you can enter there only Wednesday morning.
4/5 Avijit D. 3 years ago on Google
Visitors are not allowed inside the compound at present - because of COVID restrictions as the security says. You may see it from the road. On Wednesday mornings you can listen to the prayer from the road, which is a great way to start your day.
5/5 Biswarup D. 4 years ago on Google
This famous prayer hall was built in 1863 by Maharshi Debendra nath Thakur. The walls of the hall was decorated by colourfull Belgium glass. This hall is opened only on every wednessday at 7 am. One can make an entry only with white colthes.
5/5 Suman B. 3 years ago on Google
Upasana Griha/Prayer hall - This prayer hall was made of several colored Belgium glasses with marble steps on all four sides,by Shri Debendranath Tagore in 1863.
5/5 Aditya G. 4 years ago on Google
This prayer hall was made of several colored Belgium glasses with marble steps on all four sides, by Rabindranath Tagore's father in 1863. During evening service, candle is lit around the prayer hall, and it wears a magnificent look in flickering light. Prayers are held on Wednesday.
4/5 kuntal m. 5 months ago on Google
This prayer hall was made of several colored Belgium glasses with marble steps on all four sides, by Rabindranath Tagore’s father in 1863. During evening service, candle is lit around the prayer hall, and it wears a magnificent look in flickering light.

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