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."
A 580' long L shaped breakwater-wall with jetty-platforms erected at the foot of its inner slopes.
Still another essential preliminary work to be executed urgently was the erection of jetty-platforms, one on the shore and the other at the foot of the Rock to facilitate ferrying of workmen as well as transportation of building material to the Rock.
In this vital work, the Committee was greatly helped by the State goverment of Tamil Nadu through the State P.W.D.
On the shore-side, an L shaped breakwater-wall of about 580' in length was put up by them to enable the Committee to erect jetty platforms at the foot of the inner slopes of the curved breakwater-wall.
On the Rock-side, they deepended and widened an existing creek to provide sheltered water for the vessels. Both these works cost the P.W.D. over Rs. 4 lakhs.