The 163rd ‘Jonmotithi ‘ of Swami Vivekananda is being celebrated across West Bengal today. Special programmes have been arranged at the birthplace of Vivekananda at Simla Street in north Kolkata. The day is also being celebrated at Belur Math of Howrah. Mangal arati, ved path, and special rituals are being followed. Devotees in large numbers are coming to the birthplace of Swamiji and at Belur Math. Ramakrishna Math and Mission is celebrating the occasion in all its branches.