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Channeling the tranquility of Swami Vivekananda's meditation practice, Prime Minister Modi is seen immersed in deep meditation at the revered Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Located at the southernmost tip of India in Kanniyakumari, the site serves as a focal point for spirituality and patriotism. The Prime Minister will continue his meditative stay through the day of the final vote.
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This very rock, where great spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda once meditated, has now become a center of attraction for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's spiritual retreat.
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It's believed that this off-shore rock held the same significance for Swami Vivekananda as Sarnath did for Gautama Buddha in his path to enlightenment.
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The Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a monument situated on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off the coast, is not only a picturesque setting surrounded by the soothing sea breeze and rhythmic waves but also a place shrouded in mystique and beauty.
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Prime Minister's meditation session began yesterday evening. On May 30th, he offered prayers at the Kanniyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple and sought the divine blessings.
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The temple, mentioned in ancient texts, is believed to have been sanctified with a deity of the goddess Kanyakumari over 3000 years ago by the sage Parasurama.
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After a 45-hour spiritual exercise, the Prime Minister will pay homage at the nearby Thiruvalluvar statue.
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This imposing 41-meter stone statue honors Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, known for authoring the Tirukkural.
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The statue stands tall on a 38-foot pedestal, symbolizing the 38 chapters of virtue in the Tirukkural.
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Significantly, PM's meditation during the election has been a tradition since 2019. Before the final voting in 2019, Modi also undertook a meditation in Kedarnath. He spent 17 hours in a ritual meditation at the Rudra Cave.