Khetri Heritage Day is celebrated every year on December 12th, commemorating Swami Vivekananda's third visit to Khetri in 1897 and his friendship with Raja Ajit Singh. The day is celebrated with great fanfare in the city, with a public reception, cultural programs, and tableaux.
Significance: This day is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda's visit to Khetri on December 12th, 1897, and his deep friendship with Raja Ajit Singh Bahadur.
Celebration: This day has been celebrated as an annual event since 2011, at the behest of the Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri.
Event: A grand welcome and cultural programs are organized on this occasion. The entire city is decorated, and tableaux depicting Swami Vivekananda and Raja Ajit Singh are taken out on a city tour.
Objective: The purpose of this event is to perpetuate the memories of Swami Vivekananda and Raja Ajit Singh and to promote Indian culture.