PM Modi Sits for ‘Dhyan’ in Kanyakumari Before Election Results
The Prime Minister begins a meditation retreat at Vivekananda Rock Memorial, underscoring his spiritual connection to India’s heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bhagavathi Amman temple from nearby Thiruvananthapuram by helicopter. He worshipped at the temple and then made his way to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial via a ferry service. Upon arrival, he began his meditation, which is set to continue until June 1.
- PM Modi began a meditation retreat at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, which will continue until June 1.
- Modi’s meditation visit underscores his spiritual connection to India’s heritage, especially in reverence to Swami Vivekananda.
- The visit was personal, with no BJP leaders or party members present, as emphasized by Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai.
Dressed in traditional attire, Modi performed rituals at the Bhagavathi Amman temple before proceeding to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, where he paid homage to spiritual figures like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda. Modi’s choice of Vivekananda Rock Memorial for meditation holds cultural and historical significance, symbolizing a spiritual connection to India’s heritage, particularly Swami Vivekananda’s vision of ‘Bharat Mata,’ resonating with PM Modi’s admiration for the revered spiritual leader.
Modi’s meditation echoed a tradition of spiritual reflection following significant milestones. From the Kedarnath cave in 2019 to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in 2024, his retreats signify a personal journey intertwined with India’s spiritual legacy, showcasing a blend of tradition and modern leadership.
In a statement to the press at Sivaganga, K Annamalai, the BJP president of Tamil Nadu, emphasized the personal nature of PM Modi’s visit to the memorial. “It is the Prime Minister’s visit,” he asserted, explaining that this was the reason behind the absence of BJP leaders and party members at the event.
PM Modi reached the rock memorial using a ferry service provided by the state government-run shipping corporation. He commenced his meditation at the ‘Dhyana mandapam.’ Before beginning his meditation, the prime minister briefly stood on the stairs leading to the mandapam, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding sea.
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