Vivekananda Express

I had the great privilege of seeing the "Vivekananda Express" today (29th May '11 SUN) at Secunderabad Railway Station platform 10. Below are some photos of my visit and a news report of the same (from IBNTV.com). Further browse this link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1999971192332.128941.1035108361

HYDERABAD: Vivekananda Express, an exhibition train showcasing the life, works and teachings of Swami Vivekananda was opened by Swami Anupananda, director of Ramakrishna Mission for public viewing on Saturday on platform no. 10 of the Secunderabad station.

The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m to 6 p.m till May 30. The opening day saw a large footfall of visitors. Vivekananda Express was flagged off by Mamata Banerji, the then minister of Railways on January 12 from Howrah station on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

The special exhibition train has air-conditioned coaches with special exhibits such as photographs, write-ups and others elucidating the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. After its exhibition at Kakinada Port station for three days, the Vivekananda Express arrived Secunderabad Station. It will next move to Khammam, where it will dock from May 31 to June 1, at Vijayawada from June 2 to 5 and at Guntur from June 6 to 9.