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3. Prominent Places in Vadodara

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In Memory of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
who stayed in this Dilaram Bungalow for few days in April,1892

After passing away of his Guru Shri Ramakrishna, Swami

Vivekananda travelled all over India as an itinerant monk for

about three years out of which the longest period was spent in
Gujarat.

Swamiji came to Vadodara in April, 1892 and stayed in

Dilaram Bungalow as a guest of Shri Manibhai Jasbhai, the then
Diwan of Vadodara. He discussed with him about the educational

system of the state. Swamiji visited the Library and saw the

pictures by Ravi Varma in the Laxmi Vilas Palace. Of all the
ruling Princes Swamiji had met, he was most impressed with the

capacity, patriotism, energy and foresight of H.H. the Gaekwad of
Baroda.

It is a matter of great joy that this historic Dilaram Bungalow

sanctified by the stay of Swami Vivekananda has been handed
over by the Government of Gujarat to the then vice President of

Ramakrishna Order Srimat Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj on
18th April, 2005, Ramanavmi Day. From that day an official

branch of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission started

functioning in Vadodara.

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