Following the final phase of the national elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will journey to Kanyakumari for a spiritual retreat. He's set to meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Let's explore PM Modi's complete spiritual itinerary...
Amidst the deep red radiance of the setting sun and the ebullient waves, lies the hallowed Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari. It once served as the meditation ground for Swami Vivekananda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will follow this ancient practice, seeking spiritual solitude after a bustling election campaign. He'll arrive in Kanyakumari on Thursday at dusk, after which he'll worship at the Bhagavati Amman Temple. Modi is then slated to remain in quiet contemplation at the Rock Memorial until Saturday afternoon.
It is reported that on Saturday, Modi will pay homage and offer garlands at the nearby statue of the great poet Thiruvalluvar.
The final election phase, involving 57 contests, will conclude on May 30, allowing the prime minister to retreat to the southernmost tip of India. Modi plans to meditate on the imposing stone monument that rises majestically from the center of the sea. Security will be heightened for the duration of his 45-hour stay at the Rock Memorial, during which private vessels will be restricted and the seaside will remain closed to tourists. Over 2000 police officers are slated to be deployed, ensuring stringent security throughout the prime minister's stay.
Before his departure on June 1, Modi is expected to visit the towering 133-foot statue of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, located adjacent to the Rock Memorial. Security measures have been substantially ramped up in anticipation of the prime minister's visit. The law enforcement inspection included the Rock Memorial, the boat jetty, helipad, and state guesthouse. The arrival of the prime minister's security detail coincided with the successful trial of helicopter landings on the helipad.
BJP officials suggest that Modi's decision to choose Kanyakumari for his spiritual sojourn underscores his commitment to realizing Swami Vivekananda's vision for the nation. The rock where Modi will meditate has profound significance in Vivekananda's life. After traveling across India, Vivekananda reached this very spot, meditated for three days, and envisioned a developed India.
