What's Special About The Vivekananda Rock Memorial Where PM Modi Will Meditate? Find Out Here!

PM Modi’s Retreat

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For How Long?

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Where Is It?

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What Is It?

[{"selector":"#anim-1d0fead2-931b-4615-9a56-c79c5208e5df [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is a rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated for 3 days in 1892. Credits: Unsplash

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

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Why This Place?

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Security Arrangements

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Previous Visit

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