Swami Vijanananda constructed the major buildings of Belur Math, as well as the embankment on the Ganges in front of the main temple.
 Vivekananda entrusted him with the responsibility of planning a big memorial temple dedicated to Ramakrishna, giving him specific instructions.
The Swami, in consultation with a noted European architect of Calcutta, prepared a design of the proposed temple which was approved by Vivekananda.
The temple was planned to have unifying features from all major religions - Church, Mosque and Temple.
The plan got shelved after Vivekananda's death in 1902 owing to the paucity of funds.
Thirty years after Vivekananda's death, the temple plan was revived when an unexpected financial help was received from some devoted American students.
The foundation stone of the temple was laid by Vijanananda, then Vice President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, in July 1935.
The main shrine was opened in his presence in 1938.
Hariprasanna Maharaj also established the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in Allahabad and trained many novice monks there.
He also supervised the construction of some of the buildings of Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Benaras as well as the Swami Vivekananda temple in Belur Math.
He also provided valuable advice with regard to the construction of the other buildings of Ramakrishna Math.
Swami Vijanananda constructed the major buildings of Belur Math, as well as the embankment on the Ganges in front of the main temple.  Vivekananda entrusted him with the responsibility of planning a big memorial temple dedicated to Ramakrishna, giving him specific instructions. The Swami, in consultation with a noted European architect of Calcutta, prepared a design of the proposed temple which was approved by Vivekananda. The temple was planned to have unifying features from all major religions - Church, Mosque and Temple. The plan got shelved after Vivekananda's death in 1902 owing to the paucity of funds. Thirty years after Vivekananda's death, the temple plan was revived when an unexpected financial help was received from some devoted American students. The foundation stone of the temple was laid by Vijanananda, then Vice President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, in July 1935. The main shrine was opened in his presence in 1938. Hariprasanna Maharaj also established the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in Allahabad and trained many novice monks there. He also supervised the construction of some of the buildings of Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Benaras as well as the Swami Vivekananda temple in Belur Math. He also provided valuable advice with regard to the construction of the other buildings of Ramakrishna Math.
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