Swami Vivekananda, after wandering across Bharat, reached Kanyakumari and began a three-day meditation on Bharat, seated on the mid-sea rock, on 25th December 1892. To commemorate this historic moment, Vivekananda Kendra celebrates the period from 25th December to 12th January, culminating in Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, as Samartha Bharat Parva, celebrating the strength and glory of Bharat.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari began the Samartha Bharat Parva celebrations at its headquarters on 25th December 2024.
From 25th December to 12th January, every day at 5:15 p.m., Kendra karyakartas, staff at the headquarters, and the general public gather in front of Bharat Mata, either near the Reception or the Tribute Wall at Vivekanandapuram.
The celebration begins with the playing of the Vande Mataram song, followed by Bharat Mata Arati and Bharat Mata Puja. The program concludes with Kendra Prarthana, and prasad is served to all participants. Every day, around 50 people participate in the celebration, drawing inspiration for nation-building work.
