Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kanyakumari from May 30 to June 1. During this visit, he will pay homage to the Rock Memorial and meditate at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same place where Swami Vivekananda once meditated.
This visit comes after the final leg of his election campaign, marking a time for spiritual reflection with no political events planned. Kanyakumari holds significant historical and spiritual value, especially in connection with Swami Vivekananda.
Kanyakumari is renowned for being the place where Swami Vivekananda had a profound vision of Bharat Mata, which greatly influenced his life and mission. Many compare this rock to Sarnath for Gautam Buddha, underscoring its importance in Swami Vivekananda’s spiritual journey. He meditated at this spot for three days, a site now known as Dhyan Mandapam.
Beyond its historical significance, Kanyakumari is steeped in Hindu mythology. It is believed that Goddess Parvati meditated at this location while waiting for Lord Shiva.
In addition, Kanyakumari is geographically significant as the southernmost tip of Bharat, where the eastern and western coastlines converge. It is also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea.
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Prime Minister Modi often embarks on spiritual trips following election campaigns. In 2019, he visited Kedarnath, and in 2014, he traveled to Shivaji’s Pratapgarh.
The visit to Kanyakumari precedes the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for June 1. This phase includes 57 parliamentary constituencies across eight States and Union Territories. Prime Minister Modi is also a candidate in this election, contesting from Varanasi against Congress candidate Ajay Rai. The votes will be counted on June 4.
Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Kanyakumari highlights his practice of seeking spiritual solace and reflection amid the political demands, drawing on the rich historical and cultural heritage of the locations he visits.
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