Kolkata is one of the loudest, most polluted, and poverty-filled cities in the world.
Yet in the midst of the many hardships and the never ending chaos is a city filled with kindness and hope.
We’ve all heard or Mother Teresa – in fact her name has become synonymous with compassion, care, and love throughout the entire world.
Mother Teresa, who is known as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, received a calling to serve others in India, and though she traveled all over the country and world, she did much of her work right in Kolkata.
It was on Christmas day when I decided to visit Mother Teresa’s home, a place that’s now referred to throughout the city as the “Motherhouse.”
Mother Teresa
Just off AJC Bose Road and a short walk from Mother Teresa Sarani (yes, a road named after her), is the Blessed Missions of Charity Motherhouse.
Marked by a small wooden name sign and guarded by 2 soldiers I arrived at the charity.
Though it is a pilgrimage destination for those that visit Kolkata (and also a popular place to volunteer), it was extremely peaceful, and there were only about 2 other visitors when I went.
Entrance of Mother Teresa House
After entering the initial doorway, the corridor opened up with a few potted plants, a statue of Mary, and also a statue of Mother Teresa.
I then proceeded to enter the small chapel in the compound to view the tomb of Mother.
Unlike the Taj Mahal or other massive mausoleum monuments, Mother Teresa’s tomb was housed inside a very average looking facility.
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