A 20-ft. bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Ramakrishna Mission Centre for Human Excellence and Social Sciences (Viveka Tirtha), New Town, Kolkata, on 7 October 2026. Revered Swami Suviranandaji Maharaj, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, unveiled the statue by remote control at 4 pm in the presence of Swami Bodhasaranandaji Maharaj, Assistant General Secretary. Monks from nearby centres, devotees and distinguished guests were also present.
The General Secretary Maharaj offered a flower bouquet and performed Karpoor Arati. Swami Bodhasaranandaji Maharaj also offered a bouquet at Swamiji’s feet. Following this, the General Secretary Maharaj unveiled the commemorative plaque recording the opening of the statue.
After the short ceremony, Swami Bodhasaranandaji Maharaj, Swami Nityamuktanandaji Maharaj and Swami Vishokanandaji Maharaj each addressed the gathering briefly. The programme concluded with the distribution of prasad to the monks and devotees.
