The temple of Sri Ramakrishna is built in sandstone with parts of it in concrete. The light buff sandstone has been traditionally used since the times of Ashoka the The Great in northern India, especially in the Khajuraho temples and Rajasthan palaces as it is durable, soft enough to suit intricate carvings and is readily available. The Mughals used marble for their monumental buildings which however finds its place only in the elegantly inlaid black and white floors of this temple. The overall impact of the temple in perspective raised on a modest platform of about 1.75 meters is homely, decent and at the same time elegant.