02 September - World Coconut Day

 

World Coconut Day: World Coconut Day is observed on 2 September with an to create awareness about the importance of the coconut across the world. World Coconut Day is celebrated by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) and its member states every year.

World Coconut Day 2020 aims to encourage investments and promote the development of the coconut industry in the member countries of APCC. The World Coconut Day is celebrated to make the people understand that Coconut has a vital role in poverty reduction. 

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02 September - Vivekananda Rock Memorial inaugurated in 1970

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India.The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.

The Vivekananda Memorial was inaugurated on 2 September 1970, by the then President VV Giri.