Welcome to the launch of the new website and my first blog post. I am Dr.S.Chandra Meghala ,Assitant Professor in History I am so excited to share with more historical information Vivekananda Rock Memorial Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Kanyakumari , south India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva . A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India. The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea . The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. Thank you.....