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."
Inauguration Ceremony of Mananeeya Eknathji Janma Shati Parv held on 9th November 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in presence august audience of Bharat.
(from L to R) Justice Sri C V Ramulu, Hyderabad - Former Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court; Dr M Lakshmi Kumari, Director of Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation; Mananeeya A. Balakrishnanji, Vice President Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari; Swami Govind Dev Giriji Karyadhyaksha of Bharat Mata Mandir, Haridwar; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi; Sri Dipok Kumar Barthakur, Chairman of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Guwahati; Swami Chaitanyanandaji, President of Sri Hindu Dharma Vidya Peetham, Vellimalai, Kanyakumari; Smt Pramila Tai Medhe, Poorva Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti; Sri Krishna Kumar Asthana, Pradhan Sampadak, Devputra, Indore.