Ramayana Darshanam & Bharat Mata Mandir Vivekananda Kendra, Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari

Sri Rama – the legendary hero of the epic Ramayana is the protagonist of “Ramayana Darshanam” – the proposed pictorial exhibition at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari to be built by Vivekananda Kendra.

The Ramayana and Bharat:

The whole of the Bharat Punya Bhoomi reveres the Ramayana. Every Indian language has the Ramayana as the best literary work. The characters of the Ramayana, Sri Rama, Sri Bharata, Lakshmana and Hanuman have been idolized by the India people. Sri Rama, Sita and Hanuman have been constant companions of our people through their joyous and sorrowful occasions of life. The story of Rama – Ramayana – which was at Valmiki’s time a Kavikriti (Poet’s work) has now become our Prakriti (a natural element). Swami Vivekananda said - “Rama and Sita are the ideals of Indian nation”. Mahatma Gandhi had said – “Sri Rama could be honoured by every Indian”.

The Ramayana and Tamilnadu:

Valmiki himself has referred to Tamilnadu in the epic Ramayana. The place where Tamaraparini River meets the sea is described in it as a beautiful location. Mahendra Parvat and Maruthuva Malai herbal hill, located around Kanyakumari are also part of Ramayana legend. Suchindram and Agatheeswaranam towns very near to Kanyakumari were visited by Atri, Anusuya and Agastya, all saints revered by Sri Rama. Vivekananda Kendra wishes to commemorate these events and places by establishing a beautiful pictorial exhibition Ramayana Darshanam with 108 panels picturising all aspects of the inspiring epic. It also proposes to construct a Bharat Mata Mandir along with it. (Colorful elevation with design details can be seen in the attached brochure.)

Our Appeal:

Vivekananda Kendra appeals to all philanthropists, governmental agencies, corporate and industries houses and individuals donors to participate in this National endeavor by contributing liberally. This Ramayana Darshanam project, along with Bharat Mata Mandir, is estimated to cost Rupees Fifteen Crores. Each of the 108 panels, size 6ft x 4 ft, depicting an important episode in Ramayana in mural or oil painting can be sponsored by donating Rs. Five lakhs only. The name of the donor will be displayed under each panel. The cynosure of the Ramayana Darshanam Exhibition will be the 27 feet tall Hanuman Statue in front of the exhibition building. This black granite statue of Mahaveera Hanuman would cost Rupees Fifty lakhs. The name of the donor who donates the full cost will be displayed at a prominent place near the base of the statue. Kindly note that all donations to Vivekananda Kendra are entitled to tax exemption under section 80-G of IT act. The amount can be paid by Cash or CHQ/MO/DD in favour of ‘Vivekananda Kendra’ payable at State Bank of India, Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanyakumari (Core Bank Account no: 11305877361, Branch Code 3780, IFSC Code: SBIN0003780)

For further details, contact:
General Secretary,
Vivekananda Kendra,
Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari-629 702
Ph: 04652-247012, fax: 04652-247177, email: info [at] vkendra.org

Website : https://रामायणदर्शन.भारत

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