Vivekananda Rock Memorial

NAVEENR91 15 months ago

Best ever place for a trip in anyone's life, in the middle of waters there exists a place to get a peace of mind.
This is the only one.
Not only for an excursion but only for seeing a view of water bodies statues ,sunset and sunrise points, we went there.
Going in a boat from one side to the other side of the rock memorial was an awesome experience.
After coming back to home we think of the place and imagine the scenery.
No words to explain, what a view.

Reena A Mishra 22 months ago

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument and popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari, India's southernmost tip.[1] The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland of Vavathurai. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda, who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.[1][2][3][4] According to legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanyakumari (Parvathi) performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India.[1] The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea where the three oceans Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meets. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.[5]

kishor nair 11 months ago

Such an awesome place for one time visit. Hygienic and neat place. Safe for infants. Enjoyed the boat ride too. Meditation zone, temple and all provides an extremely different ambience.
A very peaceful place. You have to go in a boat to reach this place which costs 50rs per person normal entry or 200rs per person for quick entry. Need to pay Rs 30/- for entering vivekanand rock memorial. You have to be at the place before 4 o clock in the evening. Gates will be closed after that and tickets will not be issued. The meditation room is there. You can witness beautiful sunsets.????