At Kanyakumari - a unique symbol of unity and purity - is the Memorial of Swami Vivekananda, another symbol of the united aspiration of Nation. In the Memorial, there is a happy and harmonious blend of all the architectural beauty of the country. It is a symbol of unity because the whole nation wished, worked and contributed for it. Person from all states participated in its inauguration.
"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 the thoughts behind Vivekananda Kendra.
Second Phase of Vivekananda Rock Memorial was parallel when Rock Memorial was taking shape. As Eknathji used to say "To put up a Cement and Concrete structure is not the work for which I am born, I am to erect a living and dynamic monument which will be worthy of Swami Vivekananda and which will be capable of bringing into fruition his grand vision of future India."
Details About The Rock And The Surrounding Area At A Glance
Distance between the Twin Vivekananda Rocks, the Twin Vivekananda Rocks, the Major and the Minor.
220'-0'
Dimensions of the Vivekananda Rock, the Memorial-site
534'x426'
Total area
About 4 acres
Altitude
55'-0'
Location
South-east of Kanyakumari Temple situated at the southern tip of the Mainland
Distance between
the Rock and the shore
(Entrance gate of the
breakwater-wall)
About 1600'-0'
Maximum depth of
the sea in between the
Rock and the shore
20'-0'
Total length of the
curved breakwater wall
on the shore-side
580'-0'
Width of the top of
the breakwater-wall
18'-0'