Current Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day meditation break at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

ABOUT VIVEKANAND MEMORIAL

• From very ancient times, the rock has been regarded as sacred place.
• In Puranic tradition, it has been known as “Sripada Parai: meaning the rock, that has been blessed by the touch of Shripada feet of the Goddess.
• On the rock, is a projection similar in form to a human fort and a little brownish in complexion, which has traditionally, been revered as a symbol of
• According to legend, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanniyakumari did Tapas.
• The rock is surrounded by the Laccadive Sea where the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea form a confluence.