Who built Vivekananda Rock?

The architecture of Vivekananda Rock Memorial The construction of the memorial began in 1964, and the driving force behind it was Eknath Ramkrishna Ranade, a social activist and spiritual reformer, who campaigned to get 3 million people to donate towards the cause.

Why did Vivekananda go to Kanyakumari?

During his wandering years, Vivekananda had experienced the sufferings and problems faced by common people. Poverty, lack of self-respect, and education pained him. He wanted to help these poor people. He wanted to restore the dignity and self-respect of these people.

Which rock is used in Vivekananda Memorial?

Charnockite rock
The Vivekananda Memorial which rests on a Charnockite rock. The Vivekananda Memorial was inaugurated on 2 September 1970, by the then President VV Giri. But, little do we know about the geological significance of the Charnockite rock island on which the memorial is built!

Where is Vivekananda rocks situated?

Kanyakumari
Consider visiting Kanyakumari, a coastal city in Tamil Nadu. It is the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet. Kanyakumari also proudly boasts being home to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the place where the great Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment.

When was the Rock Memorial of Swami Vivekananda built?

One of the magnificent traditional architectural marvels of modern India is the Rock Memorial of Swami Vivekananda. The memorial marks its fiftieth anniversary since its erection and inauguration, on 2 nd September 1970.

Where is the footprint of Vivekananda on the rock?

Both the Mandapams are so designed that the vision of Vivekananda in the statue would be seen direct towards the Shripadam. There is also Sri Padaparai Mandapam which is a shrine erected at the spot where the footprint of the Virgin Goddess is seen on the rock.

When was the 100th birthday of Swami Vivekananda?

To begin the story, we will have to go back to 1962. Swami Vivekananda was born in January 1863. The entire period from the 100th to the 101st birthday of Swamiji as proposed to be celebrated as the Centenary Year. The Ramakrishna Mission planned it on an all India scale.

Where is the statue of Vivekananda in Kanyakumari?

Situated on a rock island, Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a major tourist attraction in Kanyakumari and houses the statue of the great preacher Swami Vivekananda. People believe that Swami Vivekananda swam to this small rocky island and meditated here in his quest for enlightenment.