Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari

Overview of Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a famous tourist place located in the city of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Swami Vivekananda arrived in Kanyakumari in 1892. One day, when he was swimming, he came to this huge rock that became the famous tourist spot of today in Tamil Nadu. After the sadhana in this desert place, he received a vision to achieve the goal of life.

The experience of Vivekananda's experience came to the whole world, because shortly after that he went to participate in the Chicago conference. He lead the name of India by participating in this conference. To make Swami Vivekananda's immortal messages come true, in 1970, a grand memorial building was built on that huge rock. Surrounding the ocean waves is also a different experience. The main entrance of the monument building is very beautiful. Its architecture seems to be taken from stone crafts of Ajanta-Ellora caves. There is a 70-foot-high dome on a monument built of red stones. Inside the building is the impressive statue of Parivrajak Sant Swami Vivekananda on platform four feet high. This statue is made of bronze, its height is 8.5 feet. This idol is so impressive that in it the personality of Swami ji appears to be absolutely alive.

How to reach Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located about 500 meters east of the Vanathurai territory in Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is very associated by transport with main cities of South India. It is very well connected with different major Indian cities that use the railway as well. The nearest air terminal is in Trivandrum and is 67 km from the monument.

One can benefit from the administration of the Kanyakumari ferry to reach the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. You can access the administration of the ferry from 8:00 a.m. at 4:00 p.m. at 20 INR per head.

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Best Time to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari

The perfect time to visit Kanyakumari is from October to March. Despite the fact that the weather is somewhat humid, the fresh sea breeze will soothe your mind and soul. This time is also extraordinary to appreciate some water sports on the coasts. Visit this place in November in case you need to observe the Cape Festival.