PM Modi inaugurates Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, a cultural youth center dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. The facility includes a museum, library, and meditation hall to honor the philosopher's historic visit to the city.
Why it matters
The inauguration highlights the government's focus on cultural heritage and youth engagement through historical figures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s historic visit to the city during his journey across the country.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Swami Gautamananda, President of the Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Muktidananda, President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, and Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra.
Located at the historic Niranjana Mutt, also known as the Old Anathalaya on N.S. Road, Viveka Smaraka has been developed by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, to preserve and celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s association with the city.
Following the inauguration, Mr. Modi offered obeisance before the portraits of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda as monks performed aarati . He spent a few moments in silent meditation before Swami Vivekananda’s portrait and later bowed before his statue.
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