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Bhavans Thrissur Kendra was established on 4th November 1978 under the visionary leadership of Shri. P.B. Nair.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan probably left a lasting impression on Shri PB Nair during his sojourn as the Regional Director of the Press Trust of India (PTI), Bombay. During his tenure afterwards as one of the Directors of Dhanalakshmi Bank having registered office in Thrissur, Shri. P.B. Nair was able to bring like- minded luminaries into realizing the dream of starting this great institution.
With stalwarts at the helm, the Bhavans Thrissur Kendra made a promising beginning with Shri NS Mahadevan (Then Chairman of Dhanalakshmi Bank) as the Chairman and Shri PB Nair, himself as the Secretary. The three Vice-chairmen were Shri Chithran Namboodiripad, Dr SK Pisharody, and Shri TAG Menon. Shri Pujara was the treasurer. Dr KF Manavalan, Dentist, KPB Nair and Shri Pankajakshan, Chartered accountant, were the committee members. It was in 1979 that the Kendra announced the setting up of an educational institution affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Starting in a two-room tenement on Shornur Road, Patturaikkal, with 16 students under the guidance of Smt Ammini Brahmani Amma (Retired Deputy Director of Education, Thrissur) moving to Natananiketan, a hall situated in Shornur Road in 1980, and to a larger building owned by Shri PB Nair in 1982, the progress was fast and steady.
1983- Smt Annapurni Shastri, wife of the Deputy Commissioner of Income tax in Thrissur joined as the first Principal.
1983 also saw the setting up of the Parent Teacher Association with Shri KS Unni as its President.
The large-heartedness of Swami Mridanandaji Maharaj, the then President of the Sri Ramakrishna Matt, who with the approval from Srimat Ranganandaji Maharaj, , the then President of Sri Ramakrishna Matt and world wide provided Bhavans the Matt's large house on Korappath Lane, off Palace Road where today stands the well-known Bhavans Town School with the gigantic structure of the Sarva Dharma Maithri Pratishtan.
Later, a five-acre plot 7 kms east of Thrissur was bought. This is where Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Poochatty made a start. Ever since, it has surged ahead and continues to do so with the blessings of God Almighty and the guidance and support of its various stakeholders.
In response to increasing demand for admission to Bhavan's Schools known for quality education, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Thrissur started its second CBSE School, Kualpati Munshi Bhavan's Vidya Mandir at Pottore, Kolazhy Panchayat, Thrissur, named after the illustrious founder of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kulapati K.M. Munshi in June 2004.
What we see today is the fruit of the relentless and selfless efforts of innumerable individuals.
NEWS & EVENTS
The Bhavan’s S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence (BSRCE), a unit of Bhavan’s Shikshan Bharati, Mumbai, was inaugurated on July 8, 2026 at Thrissur by Suresh Gopi, Minister for State Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism. Established at the Bhavan’s Thrissur Kendra, the Centre will promote learner-centred, competency-based, technology-enabled and value-oriented education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The function was attended by Bhavan’s office-bearers, Principals, educationists, government officials and members of the media. The inaugural training session for Principals from Kerala and Coimbatore was conducted by Dr. Arunima Mazumdar, marking the beginning of the Centre’s academic initiatives.
Kulapati Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Pottore student G. Kretheesh won the Third prize at the International Loving Peace Art Competition organised by IWPG based in South Korea and he earned the prize money of 2,00,000 KRW.
Sangeetha Ratna Pracharya Award
Parvathy Dileep of Class 11 received the Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Sangeetha Ratna Pracharya Award and Fellowship worth Rs. 3 lakhs from the Chief Justice of Rajasthan. Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, confers the honour to promising young artists.
India Book of Records
Nila Pramod of Class 2 was recognised as an India Book of Records Achiever for reciting all 47 slokas of Chapter 1 of the Bhagavad Gita in 4 minutes 25 seconds.
National Teacher Award
Ms. Mini C.P, Principal In-charge, received the prestigious Gargi Manju Samman 2025 for Best Teacher at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
National Athletic Meet
Aditya Shine of Class 12 secured second prize in the 200m race, Under-19 Boys category, at the National Athletic Meet held at Santatulanand Convent School, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
The Under-14 Girls’ 4x100m relay team secured second position at the National Athletic Meet. The team comprised Devaprabha M.S. Class 8, Parvathi K.T. Namputhiri Class 8, Krishnaja E.R. Class 8, Janaki Unnikrishnan Class 8, and Acksha Catherin Class 8.
IBR Achiever
Reflecting the spirit of inclusive education imparted at Kulapati Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Pottore, Ananya Narayanan, aged 16, was honoured as an ‘IBR Achiever’ by India Book of Records. Despite being specially-abled with 40% Autism Spectrum Disorder, she created 10 different types of paintings— Mandala, Pot, Warli, Madhubani, Fabric, Landscape, Bottle, Lippan, Mural, and Digital.
Classical Music
Pranaya Manosh from KMBVM, Pottore, Thrissur won first prize in the Senior Category— Classical Music at the Voice Online National Online Talent Contest 2025. The contest was organised by The Voice Online in association with The Echo of India, Theatrician, and Brand Mark Digital. The online contest brought together young performers from across the country.
Anti-Drug Day Celebration
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s school observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with an Anti-Drug Pledge, an awareness class by Mr. N. Rajesh, Excise Inspector, Anthikad, a student flash mob, and speech and drawing competitions to promote a drug-free lifestyle.
Happy Parenting Programme
A Happy Parenting session for parents was conducted by Mr. Sarath T. R., Life Coach, Global Educator, Trainer, and RJ, who shared practical insights on positive parenting and strengthening parent-child relationships.
Merit Day Celebration
Merit Day was celebrated with Ms. Radhika O., Senior Sub Editor, Mathrubhumi, as the chief guest and Mrs. Siji Mohandas, Panchayat President, as the guest of honour. The programme inspired students to uphold the values of unity, service, and social responsibility.
Smt. Athira Krishnan (34), Teacher in English at Bhavan Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, Thrissur passed away on April 26, 2026, following a kidney ailment.
The Bhavan family at Thrissur paid homage and expressed heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family.
Smt. Nalini Varassiar, wife of Shri K. S. Unni, former Secretary of Thrissur Kendra passed away on May 22, 2026. She was 84 years old.
Smt Nalini retired as the Headmistress of J.P.E.H.S. (TTC), Koorkenchery, Thrissur. She is survived by her husband, daughter Smitha and grandsons, Varun and Akhil. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Smt. Smitha Jayaprakash, senior teacher in KG section of Kulapati Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Pottore, Thrissur passed away on February 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 46.
Members of Bhavan’s family pay homage to the departed soul.