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Prime Minister Modi's meditation continues at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. PM Modi started meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial at around 6.45 pm on Thursday evening, which will continue till the evening of June 1. Prime Minister Modi is meditating on the same rock on which Vivekananda meditated.
PM Modi's focus is on Kanyakumari
During his 45-hour meditation, PM Modi will take only liquid food and drink only coconut water and grape juice. According to sources, during this time PM Modi will also keep a silent fast and will not leave the meditation room. All arrangements, including heavy security, have been made for PM Modi's 45-hour stay at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The beach will remain closed to visitors till Saturday and private boats will also not be allowed. A team of 2,000 policemen will be deployed in this district located at the southern tip of the country and various security agencies will keep a close watch during the Prime Minister's program. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of India, where the eastern and western coastlines of India meet. It is also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Inspired by Vivekananda, the Prime Minister will reach Kanyakumari on Thursday evening after ending the election campaign for more than 70 days. Historical Reached the place where Vivekananda found the purpose of his life.
The Prime Minister arrived in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 97 km from Thiruvananthapuram, by helicopter. His helicopter landed 300 metres away, right in front of Vivekananda Mandapam. As soon as Prime Minister Modi reached Kanyakumari, the convoy headed straight to the Bhagavathi Amman Temple, where he offered prayers before proceeding to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The Bhagavathi Amman Temple finds mention in ancient texts. It is believed that the idol of Goddess Kanyakumari was installed by Lord Parashurama 3000 years ago. Priests said that this is the first time that a Prime Minister has visited the Devi. Wearing a dhoti and a white shawl, Modi offered prayers at the temple and circumambulated the sanctum sanctorum. The priests performed a special aarti and he was given temple prasad which included a shawl and a framed photo of the temple deity. The Prime Minister may also visit the memorial to see the statue of Tamil poet Tiruvalluvar before his departure on June 1.
