Established by Saint Mother Teresa, Missionaries of Charity or the Mother House is a Roman Catholic religious congregation. Comprising about 4,500 members, called 'Sisters', the house provides free service to the poor and also runs a soup service, along with schools to educate homeless children. This house was the abode of Mother Teresa and one area has been demarcated for the followers, who can pay their respects to the mother. Her tomb, along with several pictures of her work, and articles and awards, also lies here. You can also find some articles from her personal belonging like sarees, bag and sandals. It is said that this was the house where Mother Teresa's service to humankind began and ended. The community she built still continues to work towards saving the needy.

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