Vivekananda House
Vivekananda House
4.5
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Eileen108
Mount Shasta, CA5,613 contributions
Feb 2022
Museum is well done with informative displays on Swami Vivekananda and Indian spirituality. The 3D film on the Parliament of Religions was well done and charming. There was an area where you could ask questions and hear the reply from a video display of Vivekananda, it was enjoyable. And meditating in the room where he stayed was powerful. Definitely recommend this sight if you have time in Chennai.
Written February 23, 2022
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Thaila S
San Mateo, CA60 contributions
Dec 2019
I'm so glad that we visited. I took my two boys, ages 4 and 6, and we really enjoyed reading the pictures/paintings in the museum, seeing the movie, and meditating in the meditation hall. It was incredibly tranquil and peaceful. Highly recommend to everyone. There is also a nice bookstore where we picked up a number of children's books in English.
Written January 10, 2020
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TAMILRAJAN
Mumbai, India212 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
The place where Swami Vivekananda stayed during 1897 and gave lectures. Converted as memorial and have audio visuals. Located right on the marina beach road. The building's architecture is another beauty.
Written March 10, 2015
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Indianmiser
Udaipur, India25 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
A Place for all age groups. the 3D Film Show of 15 minute duration is a must watch for everyone. The book collection for the philosophical bent of mind is vast, and adequate. 2 hours is spent just like that..
Written February 18, 2015
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KINGFIREHydrebad
HYDREBAD24 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
An unforgettable feeling one gets on visiting this monument where Swami Vivekananda stayed once. It has a charged atmosphere and display of the past which are very memorable ones The house stands grand in its style and structure.
Written February 16, 2015
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PadrePeter
Campanillas188 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Swami Vivekananda's fame has dimmed somewhat over the years, but at one stage he was regarded as one of the foremost Hindu teachers in the world. The house contains an excellent exhibition portraying his life and teaching, and is a centre for further study.
Written March 30, 2015
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Lal Baig J
Neyveli18 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
It is a nice place to visit. Earlier it was called Ice House. Vivekandandar stayed here when he visited Chennai. This place will inspire the visitors.
Written February 18, 2015
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sdkeskar40
Chennai (Madras), India29 contributions
May 2014 • Family
This place is worth to see if anyone is impressed with Swami Vivekanand's thoughts and preachings. There is free 3D show in English and Tamil language which is very informative and eye opener.
Written March 10, 2015
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KAYBEE333
Short Pump, VA18 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
The place where Swami Vivekananda stayed for 8 days during his stay in India, Ice House( now renamed as Vivekananda House) is open for public to get a glimpse of the life of one of the most prolific spiritual leaders of Modern India, who is credited with modifying the perspective of western world towards Hinduism and India.
Visitors can have a pictorial tour of what Swamy Vivekananda did in his various trips both in India and abroad, placed in a timeline, with quotes from his various talks. One can't wonder at the relevance of his thoughts to India and the world,more than 100 yrs after his time. There is also a 3D show about his famous Chicago speech, in both English and Tamil. One can also see the room where Swami stayed which is now converted into a meditation hall.
A visit to the publication stall next building is highly recommended.
Visit Vivekananda House and be inspired!
Visitors can have a pictorial tour of what Swamy Vivekananda did in his various trips both in India and abroad, placed in a timeline, with quotes from his various talks. One can't wonder at the relevance of his thoughts to India and the world,more than 100 yrs after his time. There is also a 3D show about his famous Chicago speech, in both English and Tamil. One can also see the room where Swami stayed which is now converted into a meditation hall.
A visit to the publication stall next building is highly recommended.
Visit Vivekananda House and be inspired!
Written February 1, 2015
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balapdy
Union Territory of Pondicherry, India36 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Happy and s calm place to visit. just amazing place. never and ever can forget the happiness i had during this visit
Written January 27, 2015
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