Pray, Meditate, Repeat: Inside PM Modi's spiritual retreat at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari
After a hectic schedule of campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a small break for peace and meditation. He has begun his meditation retreat at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, which will continue until 1 June. Here’s a glimpse
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After ending his election campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi arrived at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday. The picturesque memorial is right next to a huge monolithic statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. PTI
The prime minister took a helicopter from nearby Thiruvananthapuram to the shrine of Bhagavathi Amman. After engaging in worship at the temple, he took a ferry to the rocky islet, which houses the memorial. PTI
Donning saffron robes, Modi began his spiritual sojourn. He is expected to observe a 45-hour silence. This is not the first time he has been on a spiritual break. In 2019, he went to Kedarnath and in 2014, he visited Pratapgarh. News 18
Before starting his meditation, PM Narendra Modi paused to witness the gorgeous sunset at the memorial, which is built on the rock where once Swami Vivekananda meditated to attain a vision for a developed India. News18
According to BJP functionaries, PM Modi’s decision to pick the meditation spot in Kanyakumari underscores his commitment to bringing to fruition Vivekananda’s vision for the country. 'Prime Minister Modi is giving a signal of national unity by going to Kanyakumari,' a party leader had said. News18
PM Modi quietly sat in the Vivekananda Mandapam, which houses an impressive bronze statue of his spiritual guru Swami Vivekananda. In the past, on numerous occasions, the PM has stated how the philosopher has played a profound influence on his life. PTI
PM Modi plans to meditate until 1 June at the revered Dhyan Mandapam. Earlier a BJP leader said, 'Meditating at the same place shows Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to bringing Swami ji’s vision of a Viksit Bharat to life.' News18