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Vivekanandapuram is the headquarters of
Vivekananda Kendra. It is a 100-acre campus at Kanyakumari - the
Southernmost tip of
India
which is a natural spiritual retreat. It has 24 hours water supply,
generator support for emergencies, post office, State Bank of
India
, dispensary, STD facility, Vegetarian Canteen and frequent free bus
service to and from Kanyakumari township which attracts thousands of
pilgrims and tourists to seek accommodation in Vivekanandapuram. The
beach
of
Vivekanandapuram
from where the Sun-rise can be seen is an added attraction for one and
all.
Places of Interest
1. Vivekananda
Rock Memorial - The legendary national monument to the
Patriotic Monk, Swami Vivekananda.
2. Wandering
Monk Exhibition - A terracotta exhibition on Swami
Vivekananda's soul stirring experiences during his Parivrajak period.
3. Arise! Awake! Exhibition - A
unique pictorial exhibition depicting the contribution of Swami
Vivekananda to
India
and his clarion call to serve the Motherland.
4. Gangotri
- A Pictorial presentation of a wonderful story of adamantine
will, Bhagirath-ic efforts and great vision for Nation-building as
seen through the life and message of Sri Eknathji Ranade - the Founder
of Vivekananda Kendra.
5. Bharat
Gramodaya Darshan Park - This latest exhibition depicts
the exhibits on Water, Shelter, Food and Herbal Medicines with a
working model on rain water harvesting and affordable houses.
6. Library - Over
26,000 books in many Indian languages on religion, philosophy,
spirituality, Yoga, culture and other topics of general interest and a
Reading Room with around 100 periodicals to cater to the needs
of our visitors.
7. Beach -
Vivekanandapuram beach is sanctified with a Mandapam with Swami
Vivekananda's life size statue and Mananeeya Eknathji's Samadhi.
It also has a beautiful beach garden and Sun-rise point. The view of
Vivekananda Rock Memorial in the mid-sea at Sun-rise is an
unforgettable lifelong experience.
8.
Ekakshara
Mahaganapati
Temple
– A beautiful Vinayaka temple – latest entrant into
Vivekanandapuram landscape.
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