Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
Tue, 21 Jan
|Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Garhbeta
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a revered spiritual leader and philosopher in India. His birthday falls on January 12th every year and is also recognized as National Youth Day in India.
Time & Location
21 Jan 2025, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm IST
Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Garhbeta, P.O. Amlagora , Ganakbandhi,, R8X8+695, Garhbeta Ramakrish Math & Mission Sevashrama Campus, Roulia, West Bengal 721121, India
About the event
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a revered spiritual leader and philosopher in India. His birthday falls on January 12th every year and is also recognized as National Youth Day in India.
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Dutta, was a key figure in introducing Hinduism to the West and raising interfaith awareness. His famous speech at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago is a landmark moment in Hinduism's global recognition.
Significance of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
Swami Vivekananda's birthday is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, especially in his birthplace of Kolkata, West Bengal. Here's why the day holds importance:
National Youth Day: Declared in 1984, National Youth Day aims to inspire the youth of India by following the ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. These include principles of self-reliance, education, and social responsibility.