Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta.

The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, located at 54A, A.J.C. Bose Road, Calcutta, is the headquarters of the international religious congregation of the Missionaries of Charity. It has been home to Mother Teresa and her sisters from February 1953 to the present day. It is here that Mother lived, prayed, worked, and guided her religious family of sisters spread across the world. It is here that her body was laid to rest.
Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 noon; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visiting days: Everyday except Thursdays. Mother House remains closed on 22nd August, Easter Monday, and 26th December every year.  
From Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport: You can get a prepaid Taxi before you exit the Airport; currently, the fare is approximately Rs. 200-250.
Or you can use the A/C buses available as soon as you exit the airport. Bus numbers V- , V- and V- will bring you either to Park Circus or Manicktala, from where you take a taxi to reach the Mother House. At present, the fare ranges between Rs.  25 and 35.
From Howrah Railway Station, the current taxi fare does not exceed Rs. 100. Direct Buses from Howrah to Ripon Street are Kasba mini buses and 39A/2
From Sealdah Railway Station Bus numbers 45/B.  Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which, should not cost you more than Rs. 20-30, according to current rates.
When using taxis, please insist that drivers switch on the meter. To calculate the taxi fare, double the amount shown on the meter and then add two rupees to that amount. 
While 'Missionaries of Charity House' or 'Mother Teresa' are now local landmarks, other places of reference include 'Jora Girja' (St. James Church) and 'Bamboo Villa' (Income Tax Office).  Both are located opposite the Mother House.
The Mother House is easily identifiable : a four-storeyed grey building with brown shuttered windows; a short walk from the corner of Ripon Street. Walk into the narrow lane running along the left side of the Motherhouse, to reach the main entrance.
The Missionaries of Charity do not have any lodging facilities for pilgrims. Toilet facilities are scarce too.  The nearest guest house is the Baptist Mission Society, a few buildings down the road, at 44, AJC Bose Road
Places open for public viewing at Mother House:

I. Mother Teresa's Tomb

Mother Teresa was buried on the ground floor of the Mother House on 13th September, 1997. Her tomb has become a place of pilgrimage and quiet meditation to people of all creeds. The site of the tomb is a place of profound silence and peace despite the persistent noise of passing Calcutta traffic. Mother's tomb is truly a reflection of her life, that we must be able to pray and contemplate even in the midst of noise and  distractions.

At Mother's Tomb, you can:

1.Pray and place your petitions

Prayer  petitions can be placed in the box on Mother Teresa's Tomb during your visit. All petitions are offered on the altar during the weekly Friday Mass.
(Petitions can also be emailed, and they will be placed at Mother's tomb for you.)

2. Celebrate Holy Mass

Fridays at 4.30 pm: Special mass offered for the intentions placed at Mother's tomb during the week. Mass is followed by a special blessing with Mother's relic.

Masses for pilgrim groups accompanied by a priest can be organized at Mother's tomb during           visiting hours. Prior notification is needed. Priests who wish to celebrate Mass at Mother's Tomb are requested to wear proper  vestaments.

No Mass stipends are accepted for Mass intentions.

Mass is held every morning at 6 a.m. for the sisters and volunteers in the main chapel on the first floor. We encourage the faithful (Catholics) in Kolkata to celebrate Mass at their respective  parishes since space in the chapel is limited.

Visitor Etiquette

1. An atmosphere of silence and prayer is to be maintained at all times.
2. Please bear in mind that the Mother House is also a residence for the Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity.
3. Please keep mobiles on silent mode.
4. During any service at the tomb, please maintain strict silence.
5. Photographs are allowed only at Mother Teresa's tomb and of  her statue, for your private use. Please do not take photos/videos for any media/publications without obtaining written permission. You are also requested not to take photos/videos of the Sisters and their activities around the house.
6. We urge you to  take care of your personal belongings. 
7. Although Mother's Tomb is a sacred place, you do not need to remove your footwear. We are concerned about the loss of shoes and the distress caused thereafter.
8. Being a site of reverence and pilgrimage, visitors are requested to be appropriately attired when coming on visits.
9. Please do not encourage professional beggars around the Mother house or be under the impression that the Missionaries of Charity have appointed them as guides to MC homes.
10. Please approach sisters available at the main entrance, Tomb and Museum for further queries.

 Life According to Mother Teresa

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it

Life is beauty, admire it

Life is a dream, realize it

Life is a challenge, meet it

Life is a duty, complete it

Life is a game, play it

Life is a promise, fulfill it

Life is sorrow, overcome it

Life is a song, sing it

Life is a struggle, accept it

Life is a tragedy, confront it

Life is an adventure, dare it

Life is luck, make it

Life is too precious, do not destroy it

Life is life, fight for it

                                                                                           ~ Mother Teresa