During his stay at the memorial, the PM did meditation and also performed 'Surya Arghya' at the time of sunrise, a ritual associated with spiritual practice. Modi was clad in saffron while he was engaged in meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

A short video clip, ‘Sunrise, Surya Arghya, Spirituality’, posted by the BJP on its X handle showed PM pouring water from a traditional, beaker-like small vessel into the sea as an offering to Sun god.

All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Modi’s 45-hour stay at the famed, mid-sea memorial, named after the revered Hindu saint.

Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy to maintain tight vigil.

PM Modi’s post-election spiritual retreats are a tradition. In 2019, he visited Kedarnath; now, he continues with Kanyakumari.

The event, scheduled just after the culmination of the Lok Sabha poll campaign, marks a significant moment as Modi seeks spiritual solace and inspiration from the revered site dedicated to Swami Vivekananda.