Swami Vivekananda Sarovar the oldest lake in Raipur

Swami Vivekananda Sarovar, Chhattisgarh

A 37 feet tall statue of Swami Vivekananda, is in the garden in the center of the historic Budha Talab (now Swami Vivekananda Sarovar).

Being the oldest lake in Raipur, Vivekananda Sarovar is also known as Buddha Talab.

Legends say that Budha Dev was a revered deity of the tribals and this pond is dedicated to him.

The pond was renamed Vivekananda Sarovar for a modern name.

A divine paradise has been built for the tourists in the center of the lake, it is called Nilabh Garden.

Butterflies flutter, fountains release colorful lights and flowers fill the air with sweet scents in this island garden.

A 37 ft high statue of Swami Vivekananda has been constructed in the middle of the lake.

This statue has been added to the Limca Book of Records for being the ‘Largest Statue Model’.

At night Vivekananda Sarovar presents a wonderful glowing wonderland.

name is recorded in the Limca Book for being the largest specimen of idols.

Swami Vivekananda used to take a bath with his friends in this pond as a child.

Most of Swamiji’s childhood was spent in Raipur.

Due to this, his statue was established here.

It was unveiled by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in April 2005.

Now this place is developing as a tourist spot.

A boat club is also being built here.

Swami Vivekananda Sarovar

Tourists and youth of the city spend hours in this garden.

People are seen sitting on the chairs made on the way to the garden and enjoying the natural beauty.

This place is becoming famous as a special tourist spot in the city.

Very soon people will also be able to enjoy boating here.

Narendra came to Raipur at the age of 14

Swami Vivekananda came here in 1877 with his father Vishwanath. Swamiji’s father, who was a lawyer by profession, had come to Raipur to practice law and was staying at his friend Rai Bahadur Dey’s place. Then Swami Vivekananda was 14 years old. He was studying in the third grade (equivalent to today’s grade 8) at the Metropolitan School. Later Swamiji’s father thought of calling all his family members to Raipur. Then Swami Vivekananda brought his younger brother Mahendra Dutta, sister Jogendrabala and mother Bhuvaneshwari Devi to Raipur.