National Youth Day Timeline

1984

National Youth Day declared

The Indian Government declared Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, January 12, as National Youth Day to honor the great spiritual leader, and to encourage the youth in the country.

1902

A great soul departed

Vivekananda retired to his room and passed away peacefully while he was in a meditative state.

1897

The Ramakrishna Mission For Social Services

Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission. Its ideals are based on karma yoga and the teachings of its guru.

1893

East Meets West

Vivekananda spoke at Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago and introduced the Vedanta philosophy to the West. His address received many accolades and a two-minute standing ovation from a crowd of 7,000.