About NGO

The second Phase of Vivekananda Rock Memorial was parallel when Rock Memorial was taking shape. As Eknathji used to say “To put up a Cement and Concrete structure is not the work for which I am born, I am to erect a living and dynamic monument which will be worthy of Swami Vivekananda and which will be capable of bringing into fruition his grand vision of future India.”So, Vivekananda Kendra – An Extraordinary Organisation with Ordinary Men came into existence. Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade, the Man behind the Memorial started Vivekananda Kendra a spiritually oriented service mission in 1972 as the living memorial to Swami Vivekananda comprising of a cadre of dedicated JEEVANVRATIS, Sevavratis, Vanprasthi, and Thousands of Local Karyakarata as well as lakhs of patrons, well-wishers, and our publication subscribers. Vivekananda Kendra is centered around the noble thought service to man is the worship of God – and is guided by the national ideals RENUNCIATION and SERVICE. For actualizing the vision of Swami Vivekananda, the Kendra has more than 850 branch and activity centers spread over India to work for all strata (phases) of the society to rebuild the nation. To achieve this Vivekananda Kendra carries out various service activities through Yoga, Swadhyay Varga(Study Circle), Samskar Varga, Rural Development, Education, Development of Natural Resources, Organising Youth and Women and Publications based on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda, Indian Culture, Vedic studies. The Kendra urges all to join this task of national regeneration.