The Vivekananda rock memorial has spiritual significance in Kanyakumari.

The Vivekananda rock memorial has spiritual significance in Kanyakumari. Swami Vivekananda envisioned the ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’.

Vivekananda rock is where the esteemed Philosopher Swami Vivekananda believed to meditate. PM Modi is also meditating on the Vivekananda rock from Thursday to June 1 for 45 hours at the Dhyana Mandapam. Modi began his 45-hour meditation with conclusion for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

The Vivekananda memorial is amidst the ocean which serves a tribute to his teachings and life. A meditation hall which provides peace and serenity for quite reflection of the deeds. It was built in 1970 and is approximately 500 meters off the mainland. This is the same rock where Swami Vivekananda used to meditate in 1892. The memorial is situated within the two small islands. The main hall contains the Rajput and Chola architectural designs whereas the Mandapam represents more of a monastic style. The overall style and structure represents the beauty of Indian architectural traditions. The Vivekananda rock memorial also offers scenic meeting point of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and The Indian Ocean. The visitors offer their respect to the life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda.

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Whether you are a spiritual seeker, traveler, nature enthusiast or a history buff, Vivekananda rock memorial is a definite choice for visiting. It offers unique and enriching experience. It is the best place to learn about the spiritual leader, stunning beauty and knowledge about the religion. Undoubtedly it is one of the best places to find peace amidst all the chaos.

The memorial serves as a depository of Vivekananda’s teachings, self-reliance, education and spiritual growth.