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ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಯುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ – ವಿವೇಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka), built and managed by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, at the site sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in 1892, is a youth-centric cultural institution. It aims to impart behavioural excellence and life skills, higher values, and essential knowledge to the youth to equip them to realise their ‘full potential‘ in all aspects of life, both material as well as spiritual, and thus make their lives fruitful and worthy– for themselves as well as society at large.

It was at this place (Viveka Smaraka) that Swami Vivekananda, the prophet of the modern age, first decided to participate in the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago, USA, in 1893.

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, being a branch of the well-known Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and service. Engaged in a wide range of activities including spiritual, cultural, educational, and rural welfare activities, the Ashrama has been rendering meaningful service for a century (etsd. 1925). 

The Ashrama, with the assistance of the Govt. of India, the Govt. of Karnataka, private organisations, devotees and other well-wishers, has built this Youth Centre to impart character-making and nation-building ideas and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. The infrastructure plan includes a 650-seater amphitheatre, an immersive experience museum displaying the life and teachings of Swamiji, classrooms for the short-term courses, a yoga/meditation hall, a library, a study centre for competitive exam preparation, conference rooms, an exhibition centre and offices.

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru and all its devotees and well-wishers are thankful to:

  1. The Govt. of India and Govt. of Karnataka for mooting and sanctioning this project respectively and supporting it with financial grants,
  2. All the devotees, volunteers, well-wishers and the public who helped & supported this historic project in various ways, and
  3. Various organisations for supporting this project through their CSR grants.

Inauguration of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, is glad to announce that this newly built ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಯುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ – ವಿವೇಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ  (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka) is scheduled to be inaugurated on the 1st of August 2026 by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi ji, in the Holy presence and with the blessings of parama-pujya Swami Gautamananda ji Maharaj, the President of the world-wide twin-organization, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.

The inaugural programme is planned over two days: On the first day, 1st Aug, will be the formal inauguration and public address by the Hon. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi ji, in the Holy presence and with the blessings of param-pujya Swami Gautamananda ji Maharaj, and felicitation, religious and cultural programmes on the 2nd day. See the post for more details.

Objectives of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre:

The Cultural Youth Centre will provide a platform for the youth to:

  1. Understand the science of ethical behaviour,
  2. Build an integrated personality (head-heart-hand) as taught by Swami Vivekananda,
  3. Develop the will to live by higher values,
  4. Understand and put into practice the service and character-building teachings of Swami Vivekananda & other great personalities from different walks of society,
  5. Understand Indian culture and imbibe its universal ethos,
  6. Improve vocational skills,
  7. Develop life skills for navigating through the modern world and discretion in dealing with electronic media,
  8. Engage with society as its worthy citizens.

 

Facilities include:

  1. A 650-seater covered Amphitheatre for conducting talks from eminent personalities, cultural programs and various types of group activities,
  2. An Experience Theatre for screening short videos on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Indian Culture,
  3. An Exhibition Hall to showcase the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda,
  4. A Library for the general public and students appearing for competitive exams.
  5. A Study Centre for students appearing for competitive examinations.
  6. A Prayer-Meditation Hall for the students and general public.
  7. Book Exhibition-cum-sale to make available the publications of the Ramakrishna Order.

 

Profile of Trainees:

  1. The training will cover:
    1. 9th & 10th standard students,
    2. 11th & 12th standard students,
    3. Students pursuing UG/PG Degree courses,
    4. UG/PG Degree holders yet to be employed,
    5. Youth preparing for Competitive Examinations.
  2. Some courses will be specially designed for young men and women from rural areas.
  3. The facilities are available to students, youth and the public from all sections of society.

Support Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಯುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ – ವಿವೇಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka) is a noble endeavour that will inspire, empower, and transform thousands of young men and women in the years to come. We request your kind self to extend your generous financial support and participate in this noble cause.

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3D Walk-through video: