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The Bhavan's Chennai Kendra was established in 1958 with the blessings of Paramacharya, His Holiness Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.
The activities of the Kendra are conducted in three different places in the city :
(1) Mylapore - Main Kendra Complex
(2) Kilpauk - Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, a CBSE Senior Secondary School
(3) T.Nagar Sub-Centre
NEWS & EVENTS
The celebration of National Pet Day was held with great enthusiasm at B.V. Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram on April, 2026. The event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of pets in our lives and to encourage responsible pet ownership.
The programme was graced by the esteemed chief guest, Anjana Thampy a renowned animal-assisted therapist and passionate pet lover. She addressed the the students and spoke about the emotional and the students and spoke about the emotional and therapeutic benefits of having pets highlighting how animals can positively impact human well-being.
Students actively participated in the event by bringing along their pets, which included dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and even a rooster. The lively atmosphere was further enhanced as some pets delighted the audience by performing simple tricks, leaving everyone amazed and entertained. The event was truly fun-filled and engaging. It also served as an educational experience, helping students understand the importance of adopting pets, especially Indian breeds, and treating animals with love and care.
Shraddhanjali
With Shri L Swaminathan, ‘age is just a number’ ceased to be a cliche.
He would have turned 102 in July.
After trying his hand at all kinds of things including business and entrepreneurship, he literally answered his calling in the last quarter of his life and left a legacy of writings that will leave you stunned.
Shri Swaminathan authored a multi-volume treatise of the Valmiki Ramayana, published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, and could quote from it, chapter, verse and line. He wrote hundreds of short stories based on true-life incidents that could compete with the Somerset Maugham level of twist in the tale.
He was robustly alive to the contemporary world that he witnessed for a century. And had an elephantic memory that churned out fascinating anecdotes.
Shri Swaminathan’s life culminated into something profoundly meaningful after he turned 75.
His life is multiple lessons for anyone who knew him. An era…And an epic one at that…
A century to learn from. Salutations to the centenarian! May his soul rest in eternal peace.
The Special Cell students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh participated in RYLA organised for the differently-abled students of various schools by the Rotary Club, Chandigarh.
The event was presided over by the esteemed dignitaries, District Governor, Mr Ravi Prakash; Assistant Governor, Mr Rajinder Cheema; District Secretary, Mr Rawal, and President, Mrs Abha Sharma. The Special Cell students of BVC displayed their talent by showcasing a vibrant Bhangra performance. The event promoted the spirit of inclusion, creativity, and togetherness.
‘Bags to Beds’ Donation Drive
The Interact Club and Early Act Club of Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh organised the ‘Bags to Beds’ Donation Drive at the Animal Lovers Association (ALA), Village Dhanauran, Mohali, with the objective of supporting stray and community animals during the winter season.
The activity focused on providing warm and comfortable bedding made from recycled materials such as old gunny bags and blankets. Students actively participated in preparing animal beds using stuffing material like old clothes, cloth scraps, cotton, and straw. Jute ropes, strong threads, and basic stitching techniques were used to assemble the bedding, promoting both teamwork and creativity.
The annual interschool debate competition BAIT 25 (Battle of Argument and Intellect Tournament) was organised by B.V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram on October 23-25, 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 32 reputed schools across the country.
The programme was inaugurated by Honourable Justice Sri. P. N. Prakash, who addressed the gathering and emphasised the importance of critical thinking and articulate expression among students.
After several intense rounds of debate, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar was declared the Overall Champion, while St. John’s Public School, Medavakkam secured the Runner-up position.
Bhavan’s Tamil publication ‘Ramayanam’ by Smt. Mythili Swaminathan was released on August 24, 2025 at Bhavan’s main auditorium. The First Copy was released by Shri N. Ravi, Chairman of BVB Chennai Kendra and Dr Sudha Seshayyan for Vice Chancellor Dr M.G.R. University received the First Copy. Smt. Mythili was honoured by Justice Jugadeesan, Vice Chairman, BVB Chennai. She thanked the BVB for accepting her proposal to publish the book.
ASTRA - Interschool Cultural Extravaganza 2025
Astra, a vibrant two-day inter-school festival organised by B.V Bhavans Rajaji Vidhyashram was held on July 3-4, 2025, uniting over 50 schools across the region in a dynamic celebration of students’ talent.
The event was officially inaugurated by the distinguished Chief Guests Kalidas Jayaram, a renowned actor, and his wife Tarini Kalingarayar, whose presence added prestige and excitement to the occasion. During the event, Shri Kalidas delighted the audience by sharing his exceptional mimicry talents, adding a memorable highlight to the festivities.
Astra featured 23 events and an array of competitions, including group dance, band, debate, quiz, photography and banner making. The event buzzed with energy and diversity, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and cultural exchange. A prize pool of Rs 5 lakhs was distributed among winners, who received trophies, certificates and gifts, motivating students to excel.
Annual Sports Day
The 46th Annual Sports Day of B.V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram was held on August 1, 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The ceremonial flame was lit by the torch bearers who have excelled in various sports. The administering of the pledge against use of drugs added solemnity to the occasion and ignited the true spirit of sportsmanship.
The motivational speech by the Chief Guest, Sri Kapil Kumar C. Saratkar, IPS, IG Enforcement, stressed on the imperative need to focus on fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Various races and relays were conducted for different categories as the stadium resonated with the cheers of students. The much-awaited prize distribution was by Sri Rahil Sanjay Shah of the Tamil Nadu cricket team who is also a Bhavan’s alumnus.
The State Bank of India in association with The Times of India, organised SBI Scholar Quiz 2025, a national level quiz as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The quiz aimed to challenge and inspire young minds with a focus on banking, financial services, insurance and its history among students across all boards.
Out of numerous teams from across 150 schools in the Chennai region, Dev Naveen and Aarush Dhanujnath of Grade 11 from Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk emerged as the City level winners. Their dedication and quick thinking earned them a well-deserved spot on the podium, securing their position in the semi-finals/ finals which was held in Mumbai.
The top 16 teams from across 16 cities, including Chennai competed in the national semi-finals and finals in Mumbai. Both Dev and Aarush were awarded with a Trophy, Certificate and cash prize of Rs. 50,000 each along with a prize of Rs. 50,000 for the School and Rs. 25,000 for the teacher. They battled out in the National Semi-finals and were placed third.
World Music Day
World music day was celebrated at Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram on June 23, 2025 with full enthusiasm and vigour for the theme Music therapy. The programme started with a prayer followed by World Music day and Music therapy speech by the students. Instruments like flute, violin and keyboard were played which captivated the audience. The celebration started and ended with a lively group song performance.
Narasimha Rao Award
K. N. Ramaswamy, Deputy Director and Head of the Chennai Kendra received P.Narasimha Rao Award from The Mylapore Academy for promotion of Theatre Art.
Rajaji Elocution and Essay Competitions 2025
The Chennai Kendra conducted the Rajaji Inter-School Elocution and Essay Competitions on June 27, 2025 at Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, Chennai. These competitions conducted yearly in English, Tamil, Hindi and Sanskrit are open to participants of classes 9 to 12 from CBSE schools across Tamil Nadu. The topics centered on the tenets of our leaders, embodying our values and culture. Both competitions were judged by a panel of eminent personalities. The participation of students from over 70 schools endorses the fact that such competitions are veritably a platform to promote efficiency in communication