Swami Vireswaranandaji at Inaugural of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Vivekananda Kendra, Kaniyakumari

On September 2, 1970, a historic milestone was reached as Most Revered Swami Vireswaranandaji, the then President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, performed the sacred consecration ceremonies of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. The traditional rituals commenced in the early morning hours, drawing prominent spiritual leaders from across the nation. Following the solemn spiritual consecration, the iconic monument was officially inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by the President of India, Shri V.V. Giri, who famously arrived at the mid-sea rock via helicopter. This landmark event kicked off a grand two-month-long celebration. The monument stands as a magnificent tribute to Swami Vivekananda's historic three-day meditation on the rock in December 1892, a pivotal moment where he discovered his life's mission for the regeneration of India. The massive project, brought to life through the tireless dedication of Eknath Ranade and millions of micro-donations from citizens nationwide, later inspired the birth of the spiritually-oriented service mission, Vivekananda Kendra. #swamivireswaranandaji #inaugration #vivekananda #rock #memorial #kendra #kaniyakumari #tamilnadu