PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari

PM Modi began a 45-hour meditation session at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial on Thursday evening. After arriving by helicopter from nearby Thiruvananthapuram, PM visited the Bhagavathi Amman temple for worship. PM Modi is supposed to meditate here till June 1. (ANI photo)

The Prime Minister is meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam, the exact location where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892 to gain a clear vision for India's future. (ANI photo)

The location is also the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea. BJP leaders have stated that choosing Kanniyakumari for the meditation session sends a message of national unity. (ANI photo)

This marked the Prime Minister's ninth visit to Tamil Nadu since January. On Thursday, the rock and Kanyakumari town, typically bustling with tourists, were placed under heavy security. (ANI photo)

It is important to note that PM Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu carries symbolic significance, as he actively campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to attract voters and establish a stronger presence in South India. (ANI photo)

Devotees were not allowed into the Bhagavathi temple after noon, and Vivekananda Rock will remain closed to tourists until Saturday. Over 3,000 police officers were deployed for security, while Navy and Coast Guard vessels patrolled the seas. Fishing has been suspended for three days. (ANI photo)

As part of his meditation routine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed 'Surya Arghya' at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial on Friday during sunrise. This ritual, involving salutations to the Almighty in the form of the sun, is a spiritual practice where prayers are offered with folded hands. (ANI photo)

This is the location where Swami Vivekananda meditated for three days in 1892. The rock features a special hall called Sripada Mandapam, which, according to legend, is where Goddess Parvati meditated for Lord Shiva. (ANI photo)