The Famous Vivekanda Rock Memorial, India by Arun Sankar (2011)

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Description Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a sacred monument and popular tourist attraction in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland of Vavathurai, India's southernmost tip. It was built in 1970 by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee in honour of the visit of the great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda to Shripada Parai during the month of December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment. He swam to this rock and meditated about the past, present and future of India. It is said that he attained enlightenment on the rock, and henceforth became a reformer and philosopher.From very ancient times, the rock has been regarded as a sacred place. The mythical tradition states that it has been known as 'Sripada Parai', meaning the rock that has been blessed by the touch of the sacred feet of the Devi Kumari. On the rock is a projection similar in form to a human foot and a little brownish in complexion, which has traditionally been venerated as a symbol of Shripadam. According to legend, it was on this rock that Devi Kumari performed austerity.

Arun Sankar, Kochi
Member Since May 2011
Artist Statement I started photography as a hobby around 10 years back with a then available 35mm film camera. Now, when I am working as an IT Professional, photography is more than a hobby for me. Its the thing which eats most time of my life. I will portray my better photographs here. I sell my art for charity purposes. Lion share of the amount I raise from here will go for some kind of charity support.