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Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument and popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari, India's southernmost tip. The memorial stands on one of the two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland of Vavathurai. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda, who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. According to legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanyakumari (Parvathi) performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva.
A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India. The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea where the three oceans Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meets. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.
The memorial commemorates Swami Vivekananda, a prominent Indian philosopher and spiritual leader.
KEY POINTS
Swami Vivekananda's Meditation (1892):
After traveling extensively across India, he reached Kanyakumari and swam to the rock located off the coast in 1892. He meditated there for three days and nights, contemplating India's past, present, and future.
This experience is said to have solidified his resolve to serve humanity and to take the message of Vedanta to the Western world. This period of meditation is believed to have inspired him to take up the mission of rejuvenating Hinduism and spreading its teachings worldwide.
Initial Efforts (1950s1960s) The idea to build a memorial on the rock was first proposed in the late 1950s and early 1960s to honor Swami Vivekananda's life and teachings.
However, the proposal faced significant opposition from various quarters. Some religious and political groups argued against constructing a memorial on a site they considered sacred to Devi Kanyakumari.
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