Painting of Swami Vivekananda in a saffron robe, standing on a staircase and addressing a gathering, with Sri Ramakrishna shown in a glowing aura at the top left.

The Historical Staircase

வரலாற்றுப் படிக்கட்டுऐतिहासिक सीढ़ियाँ

Painting displayed beside the staircase at Vivekananda House

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About Vivekananda House

Vivekananda House, Chennai, is a 184-year-old heritage building with a special place in India's spiritual and cultural history. Also known as Vivekananda Illam in Tamil, it has been associated with the Sri Ramakrishna Math since 1897, when Swami Vivekananda stayed here for nine days, from 6th to 14th February 1897, after his triumphant return from the West. It inspires thousands of Indian and international visitors every year.

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Vivekananda House
Marina Beach Road
Chennai 600005, India
+91 44 28446188
mail@vivekanandahouse.org
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