The 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (12 January 2013) was celebrated all over India and in different countries of the world. Year-long events and programs were organized by different branches of Ramakrishna Math, Ramakrishna Mission, the central government and different state governments of India, education institutions, youth groups, etc.

The Ramakrishna Mission in Tiruvannamalai organized processions of Swami Vivekananda in two chariots carrying a life-like statue of Swami Vivekananda. Sri Ramansramam was very pleased to receive the chariot on November 26th around 12 p.m.