Honourable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Banwarilalji Purohit addressing the august gathering at Bhavan's, Srikrishna Nagar
Release of Books -'Sri Ramayana Darshanam' and 'Bharatmata Sadanam'at the hands of Honourable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh , Shri Banwarilalji Purohit and othe dignitaries
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Nagpur Kendra creates an Aura of Art and Culture at Bhavan’s, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur
A plethora of the display of art and culture was radiated on 24th December 2023, at Bhavan’s B.P. Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur under the aegis of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur.
The inaugural session commenced with the National Anthem, followed by ceremonial lighting of the lamp; recital of Sarva Dharma Prayer and offering of floral tributes by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. The Chief Guest Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Trustee, Vice President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan graced the occasion by his eminent presence. Shri Q.H. Jeevaji, Executive Committee Member, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, welcomed the Chief Guest with a shawl, shrifal and a bouquet.
The other dignitaries who graced the occasion were Shri Rajendra Purohit Chairman , Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Dr. Smt. Sunanda Sonarikar, Chairperson, School Managing Committee and Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Shri K.M Agrawal, Treasurer, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Shri Pankaj Chande, Executive Committee Member Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Smt. Padmini Jog , Executive Committee Member, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Shri Rahul Karangale, Principal Consultant, Infosys, Smt. Annapoorni Shastri, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur Smt. Nagalakshmi K. Rao, Joint Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, Shri. T.L. Raja, Joint Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Shri Vijay Thakre, Joint Director and Registrar, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Nagpur, Smt. Anju Bhutani, Principal, Bhavan’s Civil Lines, Smt.Vandana Bisen, Principal, Bhavan’s Ashti, Smt. Parwati Iyer, Principal, Bhavan’s Trimurti Nagar, Ms. Sarbani Bose, Principal, Bhavan’s Koradi, Smt. Raji Srinivasan, Principal, Bhavan’s Chinchbhuvan.
It was indeed a moment of glory for the Bhavanites which marked the release of books “Sri Ramayana Darshanam” and “Bharatmata Sadanam” at the hands of the distinguished Chief Guest Shri. Banwarilal Purohit, Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Trustee, Vice President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. ‘Sri Ramayana Darshanam’ a pictorial presentation of Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra, is the magnum opus based on Hindu Epic Ramayana, with a deep philosophical understanding of the world. ‘Bharatmata Sadanam’, a tribute to motherland is a collection of all the mesmerizing paintings of 115 freedom fighters from 1857 to 1947 respectively.
The pursuit of excellence with unrestrained passion can lead to the accomplishment of wonders with unsurpassed joy which was quite evident when the students of Bhavan’s were accoladed with the most prestigious’ Kulapati K.M. Munshi Best Student Award’ instituted by Bhavan’s Sikshan Bharti. This award is based on the achievements in curricular and co-curricular activities. The proud recipients of the award were Ms. Disha Sunil Balpande, Bhavan’s Srikrishna Nagar, Ms. Manashree Ashtekar, Bhavan’s Ashti and Mast Ishan Ajay Kaduskar, Bhavan’s Trimurti Nagar. They were awarded with medals, certificates and cash prize of Rs.10,000 each.
A rich profusion continued with the inauguration of ‘Shadanga-Art in Action’, embarking on a three day painting workshop.This event is a part of a Seven-Day Cultural Fiesta ‘Indian History Through Arts’, organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Nagpur and Bengaluru Kendra in association with Infosys. ‘Shadanga’ consists of the six limbs, or canons of art on which the whole art of painting depends.Talented artists from Government College of Art and Design will be taking us on the kaleidoscopic journey of painting by portraying various designs based on different periods of time in Indian History.
The distinguished Chief Guest in his didactic speech encompassed a wide spectrum of being true to self, righteousness, humility, simplicity to name a few. The reference of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Mahatma Gandhi was given as role models for the society to follow. He opined that all the solutions of our problem lie in our sacred books, referring to Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita. Asserting the importance of NEP, Sir encouraged the gathering to bring Bhavan at the pinnacle, thereby also following the footstep of the Director, Smt. Annapoorni Shastri. He urged to protect, promote and preserve our Indian culture.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Smt. Sanghamitra Datta and Smt.Nandita Deshpande; Smt. Ratna Guha proposed a formal vote of thanks. The function was brought to success by the team of teachers under the supervision and guidance of the Principal Shri Lalit Dinkar Joshi, Vice Principal Smt. Manisha Sharma and Overall Incharge Smt. Gayatri Wani
THE GUEST APPRECIATE THE CREATIVE DISPLAY BY THE ARTISTS
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra amalgamates ‘Shadanga’ - Art and Culture : From Prehistoric to Moderne at Bhavan’s Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur
Creativity takes courage hence undoubtedly a unique step ‘Shadanga’ Exhibition was inaugurated on 28th December 2023 at the hands of Smt. Nagalaxmi K. Rao, Joint Director, Bhavan’s Bengaluru Kendra in the presence of Shri. Rahul Karangale, Principal consultant, Infosys, Shri K. M. Agarwal, Treasurer, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Nagpur Kendra, Smt. Padmini Jog, Executive Committee Member, Nagpur Kendra, Dr Pankaj Chande, Executive Committee Member, Nagpur Kendra, Smt. Annapoorni Shastri, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Shri T. L. Raja, Joint Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra, Smt Parwati Iyer, Principal, Bhavan’s Trimurti Nagar and Parent Representatives.
Three day workshop has been a part of Seven Day Cultural Fiesta ‘Indian History Through Arts’, organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur and Bengaluru Kendra in collaboration with Infosys. This Visual Art under one umbrella called ‘Shadanga’ was inaugurated on 24th December 2023 by Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Trustee, Vice President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra. The accomplished creators from Government College of Art and Design carried the art lovers on a mesmerizing journey of painting by providing various strokes of their paint brush depicting different eras in history. The time period encompassing namely the prehistoric age, Rock Art, Tanjore Art, Rajasthani Miniature Painting, Ajanta Cave Painting, Indus Valley Art, Buddhist Art, Mauryan Art, Mughal Period to quote a few. Apart from the conventional brush the tools such as knives, sponges and airbrushes were used to transform a simple canvas into a masterpiece.
These paintings are displayed in the exhibition which is open for students and parents of Bhavan’s schools on 28th and 29th December 2023. Exhibition spans the art form from Pre historic Art around 5,000 years ago to the culmination of the modern era in the 21st century. The journey of art extends from the abstract philosophical concepts of Aryan origin in Vedic Art to the contemporary expressions of the modern era, exemplified by different visual artists. A large number of students and parents visited the exhibition and appreciated the creative display by artists of Government College of Art and Design.
The exhibition rose to its pinnacle of success under the adept expertise of revered principal of Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur Shri. Lalit Dinkar Joshi. With the steadfast support of Vice Principal, Smt. Manisha Sharma and the art teachers Shri Dinesh Salunke, Shri Sharad Rangari, Smt. Aruna Ubgade and Smt. Asawari Pusadkar, the entire programme was moulded meticulously.
CBSE Heritage India Quiz 2023 Unveils Cultural Brilliance and Academic Prowess
India, renowned for its rich cultural tapestry and heritage, embarked on a journey to instill awareness and pride among students regarding the nation's vibrant history. The CBSE Heritage India Quiz – 2023, with the theme "India: The Mother of Democracy (G20)," was a significant endeavour to celebrate India's presidency of the G20 and commemorate its cultural richness.
Read MoreThe inaugural round of the quiz took place online nationwide on the 17th of November 2023. From this, the top 30 teams from each region emerged, setting the stage for the second on-stage round. The subsequent round unfolded on the 12th of December 2023 at Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur, where the written elimination round determined the six teams advancing to the final on-stage competition.
The quiz, masterfully conducted by the esteemed Quiz Master, Shri Bhushan Patel, show-cased a commendable display of knowledge and enthusiasm from the participating students. Their responsiveness, thorough preparation, and adherence to the rules demonstrated a keen sense of commitment to the competition.
The level of the quiz competition was strategically aligned with competitive exams, providing students with an enriching experience that complements their academic pursuits. The quiz aimed not only to celebrate cultural heritage but also to foster academic growth by challenging participants in a manner parallel to competitive examinations.
The pinnacle of the event saw Winning Team Centre Point School Dabha, qualifying for the Nationals to be held at Delhi. The Principal, Shri Lalit Dinkar Joshi, lauded the achievements of the winning teams and motivated all participants. Certificates and prize money were awarded to commend the students' efforts, acknowledging their dedication to both their cultural heritage and academic pursuits.
In conclusion, the CBSE Heritage India Quiz – 2023 stands as a testament to the vibrancy of India's cultural legacy and its potential to inspire and elevate the academic journeys of the participating students. The event's success was a collective effort, and the Principal's encouragement added an extra layer of motivation to the young minds who participated
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India will be interacting with Students, Teachers and Parents during – ParikshaPeCharcha (PPC) 2023 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 27th January, 2023 at 11.00 am onwards. Smt. Nirupama Padmaraj, Principal giving her suggestion on “ParikshaPeCharcha”which will be broadcasted live by Doordarshan through DD National, DD News and DD India.
Shri. Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Asst. Secretary CBSE Regional office, Pune observing Science models in the CBSE Regional Science Exhibition 2022 hosted by Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar on 12th and 13th December 2022.
Regional Science Exhibition Winners of Bhavans SKN with Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Asst. Secretary CBSE Regional office , Pune and Principal Madam.
Chief Guest, Dr. Ashok Bagul, Asst. Commissioner of Police, Sonegaon Division, Nagpur inaugurating the Bal Mela 2022 in the presence of other dignitaries
Students and parents enjoying mouth licking delicacies in Bal Mela 2022 orgrazied by students of Std. X.
Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir,
Srikrishna Nagar, Wathoda,
Nagpur-440024, Maharashtra.
Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir Srikrishna Nagar, Wathoda school entices every person who enters and is welcomed by its lush green trees around.