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Mumbai Head Office
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan organized online its annual Smt. Rasikaben Mehta (Mombasa) Memorial Lecture on Monday, 23-9-2024.
Dr. Mrs. Mrunal Bhatt, Head, Dept. of Sanskrit, K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai; delivered online this memorial lecture (in Gujarati) on 'Contribution of women to Indian culture'.
Dr. Hitesh Trivedi, Asst. Director, Bhavan's P.G. & Research Dept., rendered the Vedic prayer, and delivered the welcome address. Dr. Girish B. Jani, Director, Sanskrit Studies & Research, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, paid homage to Late Smt. Rasikaben Mehta, and introduced the speaker.
In her interesting lecture, Dr. Mrunal Bhatt discussed the etymology of various Sanskrit terms used for woman such as Stri, Nari, etc. for explaining the different roles played by women in familial and social perspectives. She discussed the noteworthy contribution of some leading Rishikas (female seers) of the Vedic age and philosophers of the Upanishadic period. Quoting profusely from ancient texts, she elaborated the rich multi-dimensional contribution of Gargi, Maitreyi and other women made to different fields of Indian cultural heritage.
Shri Bharat Mehta and Shri Ketan Mehta, sons of Late Smt. Rasikaben H. Mehta, paid homage to their mother, and thanked Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan for organizing this memorial lecture. Dr. Hitesh Trivedi, compered the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.
Chandigarh Kendra
As a part of the Second Tiranga Yatra, the School’s Adventure and Cycling Club pedalled for patriotism and inclusivity. The commemorative cycle ride was held on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. The ride commenced from the Senior School in Sector 27 and concluded at the War Memorial in Sector 33, honouring the Nation’s Bravehearts and also fostering a spirit of inclusive education.
A total of 23 students, along with 6 teachers, participated in this journey. Children from the Special Cell also joined the event, symbolising the commitment of the school towards inclusivity.
U.K LONDON Kendra
The Bhavan London celebrated India’s Independence Day with a grand event on August 7, 2024 with illuminating speeches by guests and cultural performances marking the 78th anniversary of India gaining Independence.
The Chief Guest, H.E Mr. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India spoke about India and her journey through the years. He said “It has been Bhavan’s service to the communities in the UK that has made the High Commission’s job representing India easier”. The Bhavan represents what India stands for. He added it is an inspiring institution that is doing an excellent job for the diaspora.
The audience were then treated to patriotic songs and dances by the Bhavan students.
Kolkata Kendra
On July 31, 2024, the Hindi department of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised a programme to commemorate the birth anniversary of one of the most celebrated Indian writers, Munshi Premchand. The students showcased their talent by bringing alive different characters on stage, through their acting skill.
Svatantrayam
On August 9, 2024, students of BGKV participated in two events namely Abhyuday (Product Marketing) and Alfaaz (English, Hindi and Bengali Creative Writing). These events were part of Svatantrayam, a three-day fest organised by Birla Bharti. The school secured the third position in the event Alfaaz under the category of English creative writing.
Baishe Shrabon
A prestigious programme was held at EZCC Kolkata, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, Bidhan Nagar Sanskriti Angan in collaboration with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to celebrate the 83rd death anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore on August 7, 2024. Thirty students of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir also presented two songs of Tagore and their performance was highly appreciated by all. This programme was the first of its kind to be organised in Kolkata to commemorate the death anniversary of the great poet.
Vishakhapatnam Kendra
Bhavan’s Public school in association with LEAD conducted the Student Led Conference (SLC) on August 9, 2024 in the school campus. The podium was taken up by the students of LKG to Class 9, as each class showcased different subject topics before the audience. As a part of SLC, students become teachers for a day and explain a concept or give a short demonstration on a concept of their choice in a creative way. SLCs help boost the confidence of students uplifting their communication and presentation skills. Wide range of topics from English, EVS, Hindi to Science, Social and Maths were covered by the students. Over 250 parents attended the programme on the day.
Coimbatore Kendra
The Investiture Ceremony of Bhavan Matric Hr Sec School was held on July 31, 2024. The event marked the official induction of the newly elected student council members for the academic year. The ceremony began with the flag hoisting, accompanied by the flag song.
The office bearers and the library prefects took charge of their duties as the student council members. The badges were conferred upon them by the chief guest, Correspondent Shri M. Aligiriswami. The solemn oath-taking ceremony followed, where the newly elected council members pledged to uphold the values and responsibilities entrusted to them.
School Award Function
The School Award Function was a memorable event, beginning with a solemn prayer. The award distribution ceremony recognised the achievements of various students. Parents also shared their feedback with heartfelt speeches and a teacher expressing appreciation on behalf of the teachers for the awards.
Orientation Programme
The first Saturday HE orientation programme for the Classes 11 and 12 commenced with a blissful rendition of prayer by the school choir.
The resource person Br. Vignesh Chaitanyaji urged the youth of today to shun the deep fake ideas of success and failure as portrayed in the movies. He said that success is not about results alone but also in the way it is achieved, the hard work involved and the failures encountered.
The session was filled with insights and practical tips on the developing values which will eventually lead to character development. The students actively participated in the activities. Swamiji’s profound knowledge and understanding of the youth, was quite impressive and effective in instilling the desire to work hard to success.
Inauguration of Vivekananda Study Centre
With the objective of spreading the preachings and messages of Swami Vivekananda, Vivekananda Study Centre was launched in 250 schools in and around Coimbatore in the year 2012. And every year this Centre is inaugurated and new members are inducted, various sessions are conducted and roles and responsibilities are assigned to the volunteers. The Vivekananda Study Centre plays a significant role in charging and inviting new volunteers for promoting valuable lessons from the life of Swami Vivekananda.
The induction ceremony of new volunteers for the academic year 2024-25 was held at Bhavan Mat. Hr. Sec. School, R.S. Puram. The students took oath to follow the footprints of Swami Vivekananda. The programme came to an end with offerings of flowers by students and teachers to the statue of Swami Vivekananda which stands as a great source of inspiration to all.
Chennai Kendra
The Investiture Ceremony of the primary section was held with great enthusiasm. The ceremony commenced with a heartfelt prayer, setting a serene and respectful tone for the event.
The most awaited moment of the ceremony was the presentation of badges.
Following the badge distribution, the newly appointed leaders took an oath. The principal delivered a speech that emphasised the importance of leadership.
The ceremony was a memorable event, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the young leaders of the primary section.
Jal Doot Programme
B. V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram (2024–25): The Jal Doot Programme, aimed at raising awareness and promoting water conservation, was enthusiastically undertaken by the students of Classes 3, 4, and 5 on June 26, 2024. The programme increased students’ awareness of the importance of water conservation. The initiative involved a pot outline project, chart making and placard creation that inspired them to adopt sustainable water practices in their daily lives.
The Jal Doot Programme effectively educated young minds about the critical need to conserve water. Through hands-on activities and creative expression, the students of Classes 3, 4 & 5 learnt valuable lessons that will hopefully translate into lifelong water conservation habits.
Rajaji Elocution and Essay Competition
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai Kendra conducted the Rajaji Inter School Elocution and Essay Competitions on June 28 and 29, 2024 at B.V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, Chennai.
The elocution competition was conducted in English, Tamil, Hindi and Sanskrit at various venues in the sprawling campus. The participants, from Classes 9 to 12, displayed their oratory skills with preciseness of thought, appropriateness of words and lucidity of speech.
The essay writing competition was also conducted in the four languages. The participants penned their views and ideologies with clarity on the topic given.
Both competitions were judged by a panel of eminent personalities.
Astra
The 14th edition of ‘Astra’ was a grand affair held on July 4-5, 2024 at B.V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Chennai. This year, the theme
for the extravaganza was ‘Relived Realities.’ It witnessed overwhelming participation of 40+ schools in 25 invigorating events, with many prizes to be won. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. Vasanth Ravi, a rising film actor.
Over the period of two days, competitive spirits rose, and bonds of camaraderie were formed. The various events were judged by an esteemed panel of 48 eminent personalities. This year, the inaugural edition of the latest signature event, ‘Symposium’, garnered appreciation. With captivating performances by the participants and a varied display of talent and skill, the event was a resounding success.
The valedictory ceremony was held in the school auditorium. Roshan Raj of Chettinad Vidyashram emerged as the winner of the final showdown, and the second place was bagged by Anushka of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar was the overall winner. Mr. Ganesh, a popular Tamil actor, and Mrs. Thangamalar Jaganath, an entrepreneur presided over the valedictory ceremony.
The Annual Sports Day 2024-'25
The 45th Annual Sports Day of B. V. Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram was held on July 26, 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The welcome address by the Principal Shri. P.G. Subramanian was followed by an impressive march past by the cadets of NCC, RSP, Scouts and Guides, Student Council members and students of the four houses—a display of discipline and perfection that synchronised with the beat of the school band.
The Olympic flame was lit by the Chief Guest of the inaugural function Shri Chitresh Tatha, a sailor of international repute. The Olympic torch carried by students who excelled in various sports, brought distinctive moments of pride.
The students found inspiration in Shri Chitresh’s words as he recalled his earlier experiences as a sailor and how with his resilience, those struggles gradually transformed into a real life success story.
Various sporting events, besides races and relays for the sub junior, junior, senior and super senior levels had participants cheered and applauded by their house members.
The suppleness of body when performing asanas with a stick by Class 6, the basketball dribble to the rhythmic beat by class 7 and the varied formations using dumb bells by Class 8, were fitting examples of coordination and flawless execution.
The traditional martial art Silambam had a modern twist with the girls of class 10 twirling their sticks festooned with ribbons and the tricolour. Their artistry, flair and harmonious fluidity of movements were mesmeric. This was followed by a gravity defying exercise of dexterously balancing water, an act that held people spell bound.
The prize distribution was marked by excitement and enthusiasm among the members of the houses.
Panchkula Kendra
Bhavan Vidyalaya Panchkula hosted its annual Investiture Ceremony on August 8, 2024. This esteemed event exhibits the school’s commitment to nurturing leadership and excellence among its students. The proceedings began with the introduction and badge ceremony of the new School Council members, recognising their essential contributions to student governance and school spirit.
Agartala Kendra
Bhavan’s Olympiad Foundation successfully completed BCO, BEO, BSO and BMO on August 4, 2024. 7000 students and 32 schools participated, in three centres—Bhavan’s Narsinghar Branch, Bhavan’s Anandanagar Branch and Don Bosco School Udaipur.
Mumbai Head Office
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan celebrated the Sanskrit Day on Thursday, 29-8-2024. On this occasion, the Sanskrit scholar Dr. Sriram Iyer, Visiting Faculty, Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai, delivered an online lecture (in Sanskrit) on Importance of Sanskrit Education in the fields of learning other than creative writing’.
Shri Krishna Kumar Jha, Additional Examination Secretary, Bhavan’s Saral Sanskrit and Gita Exams. Dept., rendered the Vedic prayer. Dr. S. G. Mishra, Additional Examination Secretary, Bhavan’s Higher Sanskrit Exams. Dept., delivered the welcome address. Dr. Girish B. Jani, Director, Sanskrit Studies and Research, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, introduced the speaker.
In his interesting lecture, Dr. Shriram Iyer explained the word Shastra (scripture) and discussed the inevitability of learning Sanskrit for better understanding the inter-disciplinary system of grammar, lingusitics, creative literature, prosody, poetics, dramaturgy, music, dance, acting and other fine arts, polity, Mantrashastra, astrology, astronomy, lexicography, history, epigraphy, numismatics, sculpture, architecture, Ayurveda and other subjects. Quoting profusely from various scriptures, he elaborated the importance of Sanskrit education for preservation and promotion of cultural heritage of India.
Dr. Hitesh Trivedi, Assitant Director, Bhavan’s Post-Graduate and Research Dept., compered the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.
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