Who built Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
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Who built Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
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.
Who is the founder of Rock Memorial?
Swami Vivekananda
It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda, who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock….
| Vivekananda Rock Memorial | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanyakumari, India |
| Coordinates | 8°04′41.1″N 77°33′19.7″ECoordinates: 8°04′41.1″N 77°33′19.7″E |
| Built | 2 September 1970 |
| Website | www.vrmvk.org |
How many days Swami Vivekananda meditate on the rock of Kanyakumari?
three days
On 24 December 1892, Vivekananda reached Kanyakumari and meditated for three days on a large rock and took the resolution to dedicate his life to serve humanity. The event is known as the Kanyakumari resolve of 1892. He reportedly also meditated for a long time on the day of his death (4 July 1902).
What is the history of Vivekananda Rock?
It stated that although the rock was Vivekananda rock, there would be no memorial constructed on it. It was only allowed to put up a tablet on the rock that stated that it was associated with Swami Vivekananda. Thus, with official permission, the tablet was installed on the rock on 17 January 1963.
What is the significance of Swami Vivekananda’s 100th birthday?
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. During the whole year there were discourses & speeches about the life / teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
Is there a statue of Swami chinamayananda on the rock?
Accordingly a tablet was installed on the Rock on 17/1/1963 but people felt that there should be a statue, they had their own plans for the memorial. In February 1963, the General Body of the All India Committee met at Madras. In that body were Swami Chinamayananda, Guruji Golwalker, Shri Mannath Padmanabhan amongst others.
What are the different sections of Vivekananda Mandapam?
The Vivekananda Mandapam has the following sections- Dhyana Mandapam (which is the meditation hall with six adjacent rooms), Sabha Mandapam (which is the assembly hall), Pralima Mandapam (statue section) two rooms, a corridor and an open prakaram (outer courtyard) round the Sabha Mandapam, Mukha Mandapam, Namashtubhyam to the Son of jagadamba.