Murmu visited the Dhyana mandapam inside the monument and sat in meditation for some time. (Photo: Twitter/@rashtrapatibhvn)
The president was transported by a Poompuhar Shipping Corporation launch to the monument to the sage set on a rock some 500 meters from the mainland in 1970.
President Droupadi Murmu visited the historic monument of Swami Vivekananda off the coast of Kanyakumari on Saturday, during a brief stay in the coastal city.
The president was transported by a Poompuhar Shipping Corporation launch to the monument to the sage set on a rock some 500 meters from the mainland in 1970.
“Visiting the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a memorable experience for me. I marvel at the greatness of the late Eknath Ranade ji, who was behind the construction of the spiritually charged complex,” Murmu said after touring the impressive structure.
Visiting the iconic Vivekananda Rock memorial is a memorable experience for me. I marvel at the greatness of the late Eknath Ranade Ji, who was behind the construction of the spiritually charged complex. pic.twitter.com/RaRXJPGLc0— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 18, 2023
“I feel blessed to have a glimpse of Swami Vivekananda’s great ennobling mission in this place. I appreciate the devotion of the people who are spreading Swamiji’s message through Vivekananda Kendra’s activities,” the President said, as she recorded her impression in the guest book.
On December 24, 1892, Vivekananda after reaching Kanyakumari, swam to reach the rock in the middle of the sea and meditated for three days. The monument was raised in honor of the saint.
Murmu visited the Dhyana mandapam inside the monument and sat in meditation for some time.
Earlier, the chairwoman was greeted by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, State IT Minister Mano Thangaraj, Kanyakumari District Collector PN Sridhar and other officials upon her arrival at the Tamil Nadu Guest House Heliport. government, Kanyakumari, from Kerala.
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