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Manju Mahesh studying in Class 11 of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, Perumthiruthi, Kozhikode Kendra participated in 69th National School Games Chess Championship 2025-26 U19 Girls category as a team member for CBSE and the team secured second position and won silver medal. The team consisted of 5 members and other 4 members were from Velammal School, Chennai.
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Manju Mahesh, a Class 11 student of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, Perumthiruthi, Kozhikode Kendra, participated in CBSE National Individual Chess Tournament Under 19 Girls 2025-26 on September 4, 2025 at Udaipur, Rajasthan and secured overall 2nd runner up position
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At the Under-18 Asian Athletics Meet held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Devak Bhooshan, a Class 12 student of Bhavan’s Higher Secondary School, Chevayur, Calicut, Kerala, represented India in the high jump. He achieved an impressive jump of 2.03 meters, winning the silver medal and gaining national acclaim.
Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair, Chairman of the Calicut Kendra, presented a memento to Devak and his dedicated coach, Sri Dharmavruthan, the Physical Education Teacher at Bhavan’s School, Chevayur. Vice Chairman Srihari Menon, C.A., awarded cash prizes to both of them.
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At a ceremony held in Nanminda, Calicut, Swami Chidanandapuri, the head of Adwaithasramam, Kolathur, conferred the prestigious Sanskriti Dharmaratna Award on Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair, Chairman of Calicut Kendra. The award, instituted by Bharateeyam Sanskriti Nanminda, recognises outstanding contributions in Indian culture, education and literature. In his keynote address, Swami Chidanandapuri praised Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair’s invaluable service in promoting Indian heritage and values.
Prominent figures, including Sri Anilkumar Vallil (Chairman, Malabar Medical College), Lt. Colonel Udayavihari and Sri V.G. Thambi (Film Director), addressed the gathering. Acharyapathni Smt. Anandavalli Angepatt and other dignitaries were present at the event.
Investiture Ceremony
The Aramana Tharavad (ancestral house) of Kizhakkan Kozhuval in Nileswaram, Kasargode District, Kerala, is the hereditary trustee of the renowned Mannampurathu Kavu Bhagavathi Temple, one of the eight Saktheya Temples of North Kerala. Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair, Chairman of the BVB Calicut Kendra and a senior member of the Aramana Tharavad family, was appointed as the Aramana Achan. The present Raja of Alladaswarupam, Sri Udayavarma Raja, honoured him with a sword, dagger, arakacha stick and a palm-leaf umbrella. The Raja whispered the title of ‘Aramana Achan’ three times into Acharyasri’s ear, and the investiture ceremony (Ariyittu Vazhcha) followed. Dressed as a warrior chief, Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair, accompanied by his family, relatives and admirers, proceeded with a traditional procession, including Panchavadyam and Thalappoli, to the Mannampurath Bhagavathi Temple. He offered his respects to Mahachanda Yogeswari and sought her blessings before returning to the Aramana Tharavad.
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The Parvathi Smruthi Mandapam at Bhavan's School, Chevayur, Calicut, was officially inaugurated in the memory of late Dr. Parvathi, an alumna of the institution.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Shobha and Dr. Prassanna Kumar, parents of Dr. Parvathi, who dedicated the stage to their daughter's memory. The event was inaugurated by Acharya Sri A.K.B. Nair, Chairman of Bhavan's Kendra, Calicut.
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On January 29, 2024, Padma Shri Brahmanand Sankhwalker, a recipient of the Arjuna Award and former captain of the Indian football team, inaugurated the newly laid grass-turf football field and coaching camp for selected students of Bhavan’s School in Perumthuruthi Elathur, Calicut. Dr. Gopalakrishnan Vice Chairman, Bhavan’s Kendra, Calicut, presided over the function. Sri. Vijayan Balakrishnan, (IAS Retd), Chairman of the Malabar Sports and Recreation Foundation, Calicut, along with Smt. Sreeja Unnikrishnan, Principal, Sri Sudhish Gopinath, PTA President, and other dignitaries graced the occasion with their presence.
Conference Hall inaugurated
The newly-constructed conference hall and renovated office room at Bhavan’s Kendra in Balamandir Building, Chalapuram, Calicut, were inaugurated on April 12, 2024. The Chairman, Gurusreshta Acharyasri A.K.B. Nair, ceremoniously lit the Nilavilakku during the inauguration. CA Srihari, Vice Chairman, Sri Sachit Kumar, Secretary, Adv. Vasan, Treasurer, Sri V.U. Eradi, IRS (Retd), Sri P. Chandrasekharan, IIS (Retd), M.P. Pradeep Kumar, Prof. Haridas, and Dr. Aryadevi were present at the inaugural function.
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Adhyathmikacharya Gurusreshta Sri A.K.B. Nair was awarded the K.P. Kesava Menon Memorial Award for the year 2023. The esteemed award was presented by the Honourable Governor of Goa, Sri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, during a ceremony held at the Alakapuri Auditorium in Calicut. The K.P. Kesava Menon Memorial Award, established by the K.P. Kesava Menon Memorial Samithi in Calicut, pays tribute to the renowned freedom fighter, Founder and Chief Editor of Mathrubhoomi National Daily, former Indian High Commissioner of Singapore and Malaysia, and esteemed litterateur, K.P. Kesava Menon.
During the event, Acharya A.K.B. Nair was honoured by the Indo-Arab Confederation Council President Sri A.V. Kunhamu, who presented a memento to acknowledge his significant contributions. Additionally, Sri M. Kesavamenon, a senior journalist and great-grandson of K.P. Kesava Menon, bestowed further honour upon Acharya by adorning him with a ponnada.
The function, presided over by Sri P.V. Chandran, Chairman of Mathrubhoomi Company Pvt. Ltd., was marked by the welcoming address from Sri Attakoya Pallikandi, the General Secretary of the organising Committee. Acharya A.K.B. Nair expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all present for the recognition bestowed upon him.
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Sri. V. Unnikrishnan Erady IRS (rtd), former Member Central Board of Direct Taxes Govt. of India, Member and advisor of BVB Kendra and Sri. P. Chandrasekharan, former Indian Information Service, Govt. of India and Member of BVB Kendra were honoured on September 12, 2023 at the Kendra office, Calicut. Sri Eradiji and Sri Chandrasekharanji completed 90 and 93 years of age respectively.
BVB Kendra Committee Chairman, Acharya Shri A.K.B. Nair adorned them with Ponnada and presented Kodi Vasthram to them and appreciated their valuable and mature advice rendered whenever needed. Sachit Kumar, Secretary Adv. Vasan Treasurer, Dr. Aryadevi Prof. Haridasan, and Rajagopalan felicitated Eradiji and Chandrasekharanji who expressed their gratitude.
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Goa State Governor Sri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai released the four volumes of Sreemad Bhagavatha Mahapuranam Lalithavyakhyanam written by Adhyathmik Acharya Gurusreshta Sri A. K. B. Nair, containing 5,000 pages, at a function held on August 28, 2023, at Azhakodi Devi Mandiram Hall, Calicut. Calicut Lok Sabha MP Sri M. K. Raghavan, Calicut State Assembly Member Sri Thottathil Ravindran, Kasyapaveda Research Foundation Acharya Dr. M. R. Rajesh and Malayala Manorama Chief News Editor P. J. Joshwa received the four volumes. Sri P. V. Chandran, Chairman and Managing Editor of Mathrubhoomi newspaper, presided over the function.
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Anwita Niju, a Std. 7 student of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, Perumthiruthi, Kozhikode, is a versatile student who has tried her hand in dance, music and sports.
Anwita has been an ardent yoga practitioner from the time she was in Std. 4 and has displayed the subtle science of harmony between mind and body.
She is an active participant in school events of district, state and even national championships.
Anwita has added many feathers to her cap by winning several competitions in the year 2022. A few of her achievements are:
1st prize in Calicut District Sports Yoga Competition
1st prize in NYF District Yoga Competition
1st prize in NYSF District Yoga Competition
1st prize in District Yoga Olympiad
1st prize in State Yoga Olympiad
She participated in the National Yoga Competition held in Maharashtra and she is looking forward to participating in the National Yoga Olympiad.
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