India observed the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the finest spiritual leaders and intellects India. Swami Vivekananda, died on July 4, 1902, when he was just 39 at Belur Math in West Bengal.

• Vivekananda played an important role in introducing the philosophies of yoga and Vedanta to the West.
• He is best known for his speech at the World Parliament of Religion in Chicago in 1893 which started with the opening remarks, “My brothers and sisters of America.”