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This is not just a memorial place of Swami Vivekananda - This is a very vibrational place which makes us feel the real internal power of Swami Vivekananda. Consider this fact - Swami Vivekananda meditated here alone in the midst of the roaring waves for Two Days In the year 1892.
He did his meditation just before leaving India to attend the world religious conference in Chicago. Two days of meditation by him is attracting millions of people for over a century.. isn't this a real wonder.. ?
Entry Fee 10 per person 34 per person for Ferry ride Opening timings of Vivekananda Rock Memorial is from 8 in morning to 4 in evening.
Located 500 meters away the mainland, Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a place of great scenic beauty, historical importance and religious significance. Undeniably one of the most popular places to see in Kanyakumari, this rock is considered to be holy as well as an architectural wonder. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is one of the two rocks located slightly away from the mainland.
On this rock, a captivating memorial of Swami Vivekananda has been built which was inaugurated in the year of 1970. This was to honour the great saint and leader of India, Swami Vivekananda who has visited Kanyakumari in 1892, a few days before leaving for Chicago for World Religious Conference. He had then visited the rock and meditated here for two days.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial boasts of great architectural excellence. The memorial which was inaugurated in 1970 now mesmerises every visitors with its architecture. It was in 1962, when the idea of the memorial was first proposed. There two primary mandapam- Vivekananda Mandapam and Sripada Mandapam; both these mandapam have been built in such a way that the statue of Swami Vivekananda can be seen directly from Sripadam.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DhR9D9Wag3TRm6zP6Vivekananda Mandapam at Vivekananda Rock Memorial An architectural masterpiece, Vivekananda Mandapam is quite similar in structure to Sri Ramakrishna Temple which is located in Belur, while the entrances of the memorial can trace their style from the ancient Ajanta and Ellora cave temples. The life size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda in his ‘Parivrajak’ posture is alluring and one of the most attractive features of the memorial.
This mandapam has various sections. There is a meditation hall with six rooms adjoining it; it is called as Dhyana Mandapam. Its spiritual atmosphere is ideal for a peaceful meditation. The assembly halls combined with two rooms, corridor, and open courtyard (prakaram) is the Sabha Mandapam. It also includes the area where statute has been kept, called as Pralima Mandapam. Another section is Mukha Mandapam. The area with front steps has two more rooms and a corridor.
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