Mysuru, Aug 2 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka) at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru, marking a tribute to the life and legacy of Swami Vivekananda.
During the visit, the Prime Minister offered prayers and paid floral tributes to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Maa Sharada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.
He was accompanied by Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
According to an official statement, the Viveka Smaraka has been established to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s historic visit to Mysuru in November 1892 during his transformative journey across India. The centre aims to promote the values of youth empowerment, cultural heritage and spiritual learning inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
