Early life & Education
When Eknath ji was born?
19th November 1914
Who said that he would not allow the memorial to come up?
Sri Bhaktavatsalam, Chief minister of Tamil Nadu
Total how many VKV's are there in India?
85
When Swami Vivekananda meditate on rock off kanyakumari?
25,26,27 December 1892
When Vivekananda Kendra was launched?
7th January 1972
Where Eknath ji was born?
Timtala, Amaravati district, Maharashtra
How many MP's signature was collected by Eknath ji in favour of Memorial?
323
Who is the current President of Vivekananda Kendra?
Sri A Balakrishnan
Who was the chief architect of Vivekananda Rock memorial?
Sri S K Achari
What was the first VKV established in Arunachal Pradesh?
VKV sher
What was Eknath ji's parents name?
Sri Ramakrishna Rao Vinayak Ranade & Ramabai
How many people donated 1 rupee and 2 rupees for Rock memorial?
30 lakh people
Who is current vice president of Vivekananda Kendra?
Su Nivedita Raghunath Bhide and Sri M. Hanumantha Rao
Who was the then president of india who inaugurated Vivekananda Rock memorial?
Sri V V Giri
on which year Arun Jyoti, a rural development project in Arunachal Pradesh was launched?
1993
From where he completed his L.L.B degree?
Law college, Jabalpur
How much money was collected in total for construction of Vivekananda Rock memorial?
1.35 Crore
Who is current general secretary of Vivekananda Kendra?
Sri Bhanudas Dhakras
What is the motto of Vivekananda Rock memorial and Vivekananda Kendra?
Karmayogai Kanishtaah
What is the name of B.Ed college run by Vivekananda Kendra located in Nirjuli?
Vivekananda Kendra college of Teacher education (VKCTE)
From where he completed his matriculation?
New English High school, Nagpur
What is the exact size of Vivekananda Mandapam?
About 130 feet × 40 feet
Who is current secretary of VKVAPT?
Su Sujatha Nayak Didi
Who was the then central cultural minister who opposed the construction of Vivekananda Rock memorial?
Sri Humayun Kabir
What is the motto of VKV?
Saa Vidya Yaa Vimuktaye