Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Kanyakumari.
· The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is situated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
· It stands on a small island off the coast, where it commemorates the visit of Swami Vivekananda to the rock in December 1892 to meditate before embarking on his journey to spread his message worldwide.
· The memorial was built in 1970 and is a popular tourist attraction, symbolizing Swami Vivekananda's philosophy and teachings.
· Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, was a key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
· He was a disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Facts to remember:
· Vivekananda is best known for his speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893, where he began with the words "Sisters and brothers of America," earning him a standing ovation for his eloquence and broad vision of universal brotherhood.
· He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, an organization dedicated to social service and the spiritual upliftment of society.
· His birthday, January 12th, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India to honor his contributions to the Indian youth and his teachings of self-reliance and nationalism.