Vivekananda Kendra
Hindu spiritual organization
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Vivekananda Kendra is a spiritually-oriented service mission founded in 1972, based near the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu, India).
| Formation | 7 January 1972 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Eknath Ranade |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India |
Region served | India |
President | A. Balakrishnan |
| Website | vrmvk |
It claims to focus on "man making and nation building" through various activities, including education, women's empowerment, rural development, promoting Indian culture, as well as youth empowerment, and free yoga classes to promote healthy mind and body.
Established in 1972
Founded by Eknath Ranade as a "living memorial" to Swami Vivekananda's vision, following the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.
Recognition
Vivekananda Kendra received the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 for its contribution to rural development, education, and development of natural resources.[1]
Educational initiatives
Runs Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV) is a network of 84 schools across India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman Islands, claiming to focus on holistic education inspired by Swami Vivekananda's teachings.
Gallery
Vivekananda Kendra Students doing meditation during learning Yoga Class
Vivekananda Kendra Community Hospital
Vivekananda Kendra Students Doing Yoga Exercises
Vivekananda Kendra Students Practicing Yoga Exercise – To Improve Physical and Mental Stability
Vivekananda Kendra Students Playing Games
Vivekananda Kendra Students Worshiping Parents – Parents Worship Hindu Practice
Vivekananda Kendra Students Playing Mind Games – Sanskar Varg Classes
Vivekananda Kendra Students Praying for World Peace and Prosperity
Vivekananda Kendra Students Performing Bharat Mata Pooja
