Mother House, the headquarters and mother house of the Missionaries of Charity, is the first and the most serene place to be visited at Kolkata. The house that she lived for many years and devoted her entire life for the care and service of the poor is the present abode of her tomb. At this mother house of Missionaries of Charity, there is a museum dedicated to Mother Teresa; you can see some of her belongings and articles including her photographs, awards and even her Nobel Prize amongst others, which attract people from all over the world who want to show their respect for this remarkable woman.Major Attractions: Mother Teresa's tomb, museum, Missionaries of Charity headquarters, prayer hallTop Activities: Prayer, museum visit, spiritual reflection, learning about Mother Teresa's lifeDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: October to March The house offers you an experience that is spiritually peaceful, calm, yet significant. Her simple style and compassionate way of living is clearly felt throughout the premises of the Mother House that she led all her life. Her marble white tomb is surrounded by visitors, regardless of their nationality and faith, who come here to offer prayers and share the impact that Mother Teresa left on their lives. The modest museum displays some of her prized possessions and tales of her journey in the form of writings and letters; photographs portraying her life’s work, her belongings and accolades from worldwide. On the flip side, you will get to learn a great deal about how her missions help needy and unfortunate across the world. A perfect place for those seeking a quiet, spiritual retreat or if you’re simply someone who believes in the nobility of women. It’s perfect for a religion, history, volunteer or benevolence fan! Well Accessible This beautiful abode of the legendary woman can easily be accessed by visitors, as it is situated at the heart of Kolkata, it can be explored along with other local places like Birla Planetarium, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum and Park Street.
