New Delhi, Jan 12: Nation is celebrating the 155th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on
Friday.
One of the greatest spiritual leaders of India, Swami
Vivekananda, who was born on January 12 in 1863 had introduced Indian
philosophies of Vedanta, oriental philosophies and power of yoga to the western
world.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to him on the occasion.
"My tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. In honour of this great scholar, monk and nation builder, we commemorate this day as National Youth Day," said President in his tweet.
"I bow to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti. Today, on National Youth Day, I salute the indomitable energy and enthusiasm of our youngsters, who are the builders of New India," tweeted Mr Modi, also a great admirer of Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Vivekananda was considered a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and bringing it to the status of a major world religion during the colonial rule in the late 19th century.
His birthday is observed every year as the National Youth Day.
On this occasion, many functions and programmes are being organised across the country. UNI
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to him on the occasion.
"My tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. In honour of this great scholar, monk and nation builder, we commemorate this day as National Youth Day," said President in his tweet.
"I bow to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti. Today, on National Youth Day, I salute the indomitable energy and enthusiasm of our youngsters, who are the builders of New India," tweeted Mr Modi, also a great admirer of Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Vivekananda was considered a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and bringing it to the status of a major world religion during the colonial rule in the late 19th century.
His birthday is observed every year as the National Youth Day.
On this occasion, many functions and programmes are being organised across the country. UNI
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