Vivekananda Kendra

Vivekananda Rock Memorial : FORTY Years Completed.

To commemorate the historic meditation of Swami Vivekananda on the mid-sea rock at Kanyakumari on 25th, 26th and 27th December 1892, a magnificent memorial has been constructed.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial was inaugurated on 2nd September 1970, exactly after 77years as per Indian Calendar of Swami Vivekananda's world famous address in World Parliament of Religion on 11th September 1983.

Since then Vivekananda Rock Memorial becomes a point of National Convergence. Over the years, this concrete symbol of inspiration has drawn millions of pilgrims and provided them inspiration to serve the society. From 02-September-1970 TO 02-September-2010 FORTY years completed, with total number of visitors to the Rock in these 40 years is 4,74,52,046.

Let's see the Videos of magnificent memorial construction.

VRM Construction : Part 1 of 2

A Thought Movement.....

Vivekananada Kendra "An aggregate or a congregation of men does not make a nation, nor do the geographical area and duration of time qualify a society to be known as a nation. A government formed on such a basis can be called a state, but not a nation. It is common goal or mission that makes a nation. All the constituents strive collectively for something noble.Service with spiritual orientation results in man-making which invariably and inseparably connected with nation building. It is the core of all our thoughts behind Vivekananda Kendra."
Swami Vivekananda, with intense love in his heart for motherland undertook wanderings all over India.He came to Kanyakumari and sat on 25th,26th and 27th December 1892 on the mid-sea rock meditating on India's PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.

Monpa Seminar at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA

Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture - Arunachal Pradesh Chapter in collaboration with Monyul Socio – Cultural Development Society, Mon region organized a three days seminar on 30th July to 1st August 2010, on topic "Traditional System change and continuity amongst Monpas.”

30 July 2010 (Day One)

Rural Development Programme Report - June 2010

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Namaskar.

The report for the activities, conducted by VKRDP, during the month of JUNE 2010 is detailed below, for your kind information:

1. Through 75 Balwadis, 1,767 rural Children were nurtured. In the Balwadis, Malt, Hygienically prepared highly nutritive lunch were served, with vegetables, and evening vitamin rich cereals were provided to the children.

2. In Medicare Programme, 1,185 patients were examined and treated for various common ailments, through 15 Rural Medical C entres.

3. In 211 Samskara Vargas, 6,854 students participated. The students were taught about the values of Indian Culture, through games and lessons. The feelings of oneness are strengthened among participants, through patriotic songs and games.

4. Under Sponsor A Grand Parent Programme, 62 destitutes - old people were provided with monthly solatium, in the form of rice, dhal, oil, etc., for their livelihood.