About Sri Sri Matri Mandir
Sri Sri Matri Mandir at Joyrambati in Bankura district, West Bengal, is the birthplace shrine of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, consort of Sri Ramakrishna. Built in 1923 on the exact site of her birth hut, the temple enshrines a white marble statue of the Holy Mother. Managed by the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, it is a major pilgrimage centre and the focal point of the Joyrambati temple complex.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a serene temple complex centered on the white marble shrine marking the birthplace of Sri Sarada Devi. The complex includes the main temple with prayer hall, the Holy Mother's birthplace site, adjoining shrines, Punya Pukur pond, and landscaped grounds. Visitors can attend daily prayers and arati, view exhibits related to the Holy Mother's life, collect prasad, and explore nearby shrines and village surroundings in a quiet, devotional atmosphere.
Key highlights
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Birthplace shrine of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi with white marble statue
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Temple built in 1923 and consecrated by Swami Saradananda
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Daily mangal arati, prayers and bhajans in the main prayer hall
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Punya Pukur - sacred pond associated with Holy Mother's childhood
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Museum and exhibits displaying belongings and photographs of Holy Mother
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Peaceful rural setting surrounded by village and temple complex
History of Sri Sri Matri Mandir
The temple marks the birthplace of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, born on 22 December 1853 at Joyrambati. The present temple was constructed by Swami Saradananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, on the site of her ancestral birth hut and was consecrated on 19 April 1923. It preserves the sacred birthplace and commemorates the life and teachings of the Holy Mother.
Culture & Context
Revered as one of the most sacred pilgrimage centres for followers of the Ramakrishna-Vedanta movement, the Matri Mandir is dedicated to Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, regarded as the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna. It hosts daily worship, festivals such as Holy Mother's birth anniversary, Durga Puja and Kali Puja, and serves as a centre for spiritual practice and community service under the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.