Mangalore, August 5: Mobile museum 'Vivek Express' depicting the life of Swami Vivekananda arrived at the Central Railway Station here on Friday. It is an initiative by the Indian Railways to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The train with two air conditioned coaches, exhibits pictures and write-ups on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda.
Inaugurating the exhibition, Palakkad Divisional Railway Manager S K Raina, described Swami Vivekananda as the person instrumental in propagating Indian philosophy all across the globe. “Children should learn from the accomplishments this greatest spiritual leader of the modern world” he said.
'Vivek Express' was flagged of by Mamatha Banerjee, former railway Minister at Howrah Railway Station on January 12, 2011 and expected visit 240 railway stations across the country.
Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy speaking on the occasion said that Indians should be inspired by Swami Vivekananda and his life.
“India is the youngest country in the world with the average age of its inhabitants being 29. Young citizens of the country should strive to realize the dream of overall development of our country”, he said.
Expressing pleasure after witnessing the rare exhibition, Head of Ramakrishna Mutt in Mangalore Swami Jitakamanandaji exhorted the students to seize the opportunity to learn from the life of Vivekananda.
Inspector General of Police (Western Region) Alok Mohan, General Secretary of 'Vivek Express' Welcoming Committee K C Nayak, RSS leader Prabhakar Bhat Kalladka were present among others.
A picture exhibition depicting Swami Vivekananda is also organised at the Railway Station by Ramakrishna Mutt, Mangalore.
'Vivek Express' will remain in city till August 8. Exhibition will be open for the public and students alike between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
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