What do you Know About Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial?

Located at about 500 metres east off mainland of Vavathurai, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a famous Tourist attractions in Kanyakumari. This impressive memorial was established to honour the great leader “Swami Vivekananda”. Few of the ancient legends have revealed that Goddess Kumari performed austerity in this rock during the olden days. Moreover, the memorial is erected between the two rocks. Tourists who are interested to view this historic monument can take a boat and visit the place.

History of Swami Vivekananda Memorial

On 1892, Swami Vivekananda came down to Kanyakumari to participate in the World Religious Conference.  The great leader sat on this rock for meditation (two days). After then, the sources say that Swami Vivekananda became a powerful spiritual leader and philosopher. The Memorial was constructed in 1970 with the way to pay tribute and respect to the leader. It is considered to be one of the bets architectural masterpieces in India.

Structures of Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial consists of two main structures such as Vivekananda Mandapam and Sri Pada Mandapam. Both these structures hold great value and visited by thousands of tourists every year. Let us have a look at the details below:

Vivekananda Mandapam

This Vivekananda Mandapam is similar to Sri Ramakrishna Temple in Bellur. Designed on Ajanta and Ellora Cave Temples style, the mandapam has a meditation hall, assembly hall, mukha mandapam and front entrance with two rooms. In the main hall, you can see a life-size bronze statue of Swamiji in his standing “Parivarjak” posture.

Sri Pada Mandapam

Also known as Sri Pada Parai, Sri Pada Mandapam is an important place in the Memorial. In this mandapam, you will find a small projection resembling the human foot of Sri Padam. Many stories were revealed about this mandapam. It is actually a square hall that consists of Garbha Graham, Inner Prakaram and Outer Prakaram.

Hope, the above facts would be of great knowledge to our readers. If you have missed watching this place, do ensure to make a visit during your next summer vacation!