 "It is commonly known that PM Modi embarks on spiritual expeditions following election campaigns; he has already traveled to Shivaji's Pratapgarh in 2014 and Kedarnath in 2019 Image Courtesy PTI")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial after the Lok Sabha Election campaign concluded, where he started a two-day meditation that will last until June 1. At the Dhyan Mandapam, where Swami Vivekananda used to meditate, PM Modi is meditating.
The Prime Minister took a helicopter from nearby Thiruvananthapuram to the shrine of Bhagavathi Amman.After engaging in worship at the temple, he took the ferry to the rock memorial.
Clad in a dhoti and a white shawl, PM Modi circumambulated the ‘garbhagriha’ after offering prayers at the shrine. A framed picture of the temple’s presiding deity and a shawl were among the temple ‘prasad’ that the priests gave him after performing a special ‘arthi’.
Following the “arthi,” PM Modi traveled to the rock memorial by a ferry service run by the shipping company, which is under the control of the state government. It was at the “dhyan mandapam” that he began his meditation. The prime minister paused to see the breathtaking views of the surrounding sea from the mandapam’s steps before starting his meditation.
Modi showered flowers on the pictures of Swami Vivekananda, mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa as a sign of respect. The mandapam is adorned with a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda on a tall pedestal. After that, Modi entered the mandapam to start his sadhana, or spiritual practice.
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After seeing the entire nation, Swami Vivekananda had a profound vision of Bharat Mata in Kanniyakumari, which is why the place is noteworthy in his life. The three days he spent meditating on the rock are thought to have had a profound effect on him, much like Sarnath did on Gautam Buddha.
Religious significance also stems from the belief that Goddess Parvati waited for Lord Shiva at this exact site while meditating on one foot.
In addition to being the meeting place of the eastern and western coastlines of India, Kanniyakumari is also the site where the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea converge.
It is commonly known that PM Modi embarks on spiritual expeditions following election campaigns; he has already traveled to Shivaji’s Pratapgarh in 2014 and Kedarnath in 2019.
In 1893, Swami Vivekananda introduced the world to India’s spiritual grandeur during the Parliament of World’s Religions, which was held in Chicago. 1970 saw the construction of the memorial in the great monk’s honor. The memorial is situated atop a rock that is said to be the spot where Vivekananda became enlightened.
According to legend, it was also from this rock that the goddess Kanniyakumari prayed to Lord Shiva, earning her a significant position in Indian religion. The image of the goddess’s feet is thought to be in a specifically preserved area of the rock.
The memorial displays a tasteful fusion of several architectural styles. Explore the Sripada Mandapam and Vivekananda Mandapam, two of the memorial’s structures. On the site is a bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda, which is life-sized.