Prime Minister Narendra Modi honors Swami Vivekananda on his birthday anniversary Today!
- Posted on January 12, 2024
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- By Arijit Dutta
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, emphasizing his global impact on Indian spirituality. January 12, celebrated as National Youth Day, sees the inauguration of the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra. Vivekananda's profound influence, especially his historic 1893 Chicago speech, remains pivotal. PM Modi will address the youth, underlining the enduring relevance of Vivekananda's messages and the festival's significance in empowering the nation's young population.
Prime
Minister Narendra Modi expressed reverence for Swami Vivekananda on his birth
anniversary, underscoring the spiritual leader's monumental role in globalizing
Indian spirituality. The occasion, also designated as National Youth Day, marks
the commencement of the 27th
National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra. This unique celebration,
organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, aims to engage and empower, the
diverse youth across the nation.
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, played a crucial role in reviving Hinduism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His charismatic speeches, deep understanding of Eastern and Western philosophies, and unwavering faith in the potential of the youth resonated globally. Notably, his iconic address at the 1893 Parliament of World Religions in Chicago significantly altered the global perception of Hinduism.
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In
continuation of the commemoration, Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate the
27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra, today. The event will
witness his address to the youth, alongside the presence of the Chief Minister
of Maharashtra. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, in a press statement,
highlighted the significance of celebrating the 161st birth anniversary of
Swami Vivekananda through this festival.
Thousands
of young individuals from every state and union territory have congregated in
Kumbh, Nashik, to partake in this empowering celebration of youth and culture.
The festival stands as a testament to the enduring impact of Swami
Vivekananda's teachings on the vibrancy and potential of the nation's youth.