SWAMI VIVEKAKANDA(A)
Where did Swami Vivekananda meditate for three days and nights before going to Chicago?
On the rock at Kanyakumari
Name the Scots-Irish social worker, author, and teacher who became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.
Sister Nivedita, born Margaret Elizabeth Noble
In which year was the Vivekananda Rock Memorial inaugurated?
1970
Which body of water surrounds the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
The confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea.
In which year did Swami Vivekananda meditate on the rock at Kanyakumari?
December 25–27, 1892.
Who was Swami Vivekananda’s spiritual guru?
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
In which monastery did Swami Vivekananda take formal sannyasa?
Belur Math, Howrah
Who inaugurated the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
Dr. V. V. Giri, the then President of India.
When was Vivekananda Kendra formally established?
7 January 1972.
Who was the chief architect of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
Shri S. K. Achari.
In which year did Swami Vivekananda deliver his Chicago address?
1893
In which year was Swami Vivekananda born?
1863
Who was the main person behind the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
Eknathji Ranade
What is the motto of Vivekananda Kendra?
“Serve Man, Serve God – Serve the Nation.”
In which year did Vivekananda Kendra start its educational work in Arunachal Pradesh?
1977
What is the name of the organization founded by Swami Vivekananda?
Ramakrishna Mission
Which famous Indian industrialist was inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s vision to establish the Indian Institute of Science?
Jamsetji Tata
How many years did it take to complete the construction of the Rock Memorial?
About 6 years (1964–1970)
What is the name of the publication division of Vivekananda Kendra?
Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan Trust.
In which year did Vivekananda Kendra celebrate its Golden Jubilee?
2022
What was the main message of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech?
Universal brotherhood, religious tolerance, and the spiritual unity of all faiths.
Where did Swami Vivekananda meet Sri Ramakrishna for the first time?
Dakshineswar Temple, Kolkata
Which two main structures are present on the Rock Memorial?
Vivekananda Mandapam and Shripada Mandapam.
Who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu when the Rock Memorial proposal was approved?
Shri Bhaktavatsalam.
What is the name of the schools run by Vivekananda Kendra across India?
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKVs).