- Vivekananda was born in 1863 in Kolkata.
- He was born as Narendra Datta.
- He was Hindu monk and chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
- His birthday is celebrated as a world youth day.
- He attended the parliament of world religion in Chicago.
- He gave his famous speech in America in 1893 by addressing America ‘ my fellow sisters and brothers …’
- He founded Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 in Kolkata.
- He has written many books, Karma yoga, Raja Yoga is famous.
- Many important institutions are named after him to honour him.
- He died at an early age of 39 in the year 1902.
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