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Thrissur Kendra
Exhibition of pictures drawn by students of Class 1 to Plus 2 of Kulapati Munshi Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Pottore, Thrissur was held at Kerala Lalith Kala Academy, Thrissur from June 10 -21, 2025. The exhibition well attended and well appreciated by all was inaugurated by Prof. Abhilash Das, Principal, Govt. Fine Arts college, Thrissur.
Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition
On September 14, 2025, Sreekrishna Jayanthi Day, Bhavan’s Thrissur Kendra organised 36th All Kerala Interschool Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition. More than 300 students from various CBSE and State Schools enthusiastically participated in the competition. It was inaugurated by Sri. P. I. Sherief Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, Bhavan’s Pathanamthitta Kendra. Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, Thrissur Kendra and Kulapati Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Pottore, Thrissur scored the first and second positions respectively. But as a standing practice, these positions were bestowed on the next higher point holder Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Eroor, Ernakulam and Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Irinjalakuda respectively as by practice, the host units do not hold the top positions in the competitions.
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Varun Menon, a Class 8 student of Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Poochatty is the First rank holder of the National Level All India Talent Search Examination (AITSE) 2024. A Maths and Science genius with oratory skills, Varun Menon has a number of achievements to speak aloud. They include the State Rank First at the Silver zone Science Olympiad Level 1, the State Rank Second rank in the Silver zone Maths Olympiad Level 1, Medal of Distinction in the SOF Maths (IMO) and Science (ISO) Olympiad Level 1, to name a few. What sets him apart is his humble demeanour and enthusiasm to experiment newer pastures, a rare blend one yearns for!
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Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, organised Samskritolsavam 2024 on November 23, 2024.
The impressive inaugural function began with the lighting of the lamp and an inaugural dance by the students of Puranattukara Sanskrit College. In his inaugural address, the Guest of Honour, Dr. V.K. Vijayan, the President of Guruvayur Devaswom, spoke about the need to preserve the Sanskrit language. He further appreciated this initiative as the first among CBSE schools. As many as 164 students from 13 schools participated in the various competitions organised. Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, emerged winners, while Bhavan’s Vidya Bhavan, Irinjalakuda, and Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Eroor, secured the second and third positions respectively.
At the valedictory function, Dr. N.M. Narayanan, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, was the Chief Guest. Dr. Indira Devi, Associate Secretary, Bhavan’s Thrissur Kendra presided over the function.
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Navaratri festival was celebrated with devotion and festivities. Bommakkolu, the traditional exhibition of idols of gods and goddesses was held on all the nine days. Students from the KG wing to the Higher Secondary wing of both schools at Poochatty and Pottore, Balamandir of Thrissur Kendra actively participated in the functions held on these days. Bhajans, classical dances and percussion performances were held on Navaratri days by students and staff members, attracted big crowds of parents and well-wishers.
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The 33rd Edition of the All Kerala Inter School Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition was conducted by the Kendra on August 26, 2024, coinciding with the occasion of Shree Krishna Jayanthi. More than 300 students from 30 different schools participated in the competition with enthusiasm. The Competition was inaugurated by Swami Nandathmanandaji Maharaj of Sree Ramakrishna Ashram, Poonkunnam. Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Kochi, secured the first position and Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Irinjalakuda, the second.
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Shri K.S. Unni who was the Hon. Secretary of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thrissur Kendra for more than three decades, attained 90 or the Navathi age in October 2023. Shri Unni’s association with Bhavan started in the 1980s. He was made the President of the Parent Teachers Association in 1980. Recognising his sincere work for Bhavans’ cause, he was inducted as a permanent member to Bhavan’s Thrissur Managing Committee and was nominated as Hon. Secretary Thrissur Kendra in 1990.
It may be remembered that Shri K.S. Unni was instrumental in bringing the Thrissur Kendra to its present hallowed status. It was the hard work and vision of Shri K.S. Unni which brought up the Bhavan’s Poochatty and Pottore schools to their present heights. The Sarva Dharma Maitri Pratishthan which houses the Bhavan Thrissur Kendra office and Kala Kendra was his dream project. Shri Unni had taken initiative in forming Bhavan’s Kendras at Ponnani, Valanchery, Akamala, Kanjani and Pathanamthitta.
The Navathi celebration was inaugurated by Governor of Kerala, Shri Arif Mohammed Khan on October 7, 2023 in Bhavan’s auditorium which was named after K.S. Unni by the Hon. Governor.
Shri K. Rajan, Minister for Revenue & Housing, Government of Kerala also graced the function.
A commemorative stamp on Shri K.S. Unni was also issued by the Postal Department.
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The Thrissur Kendra organised the All Kerala Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition on September 6, 2023, on Janmashtami Day. As many as 325 students from 32 schools participated in this competition. Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara, won the first prize; Adarsh Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, came in second; and Bhavan’s Vikas Vidyalaya, Ponnani, came in third.
Dr. E. M. Rajan, Head of Sanskrit Sahitya, Guruvayoor Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, inaugurated the function. S/Shri K.P. Radhakrishnan, Hon. Secretary; N. Venugopal, Vice Chairman; P. Haridas Menon, Vice Chairman; E Ramankutty, Director, Kochi Kendra; Smt. Chithra S. Nair, Dr. V Bindu, Principals of Bhavan’s Schools in Thrissur participated in the function.
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Pakaravur Chithran Namboodiripad Senior Vice Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thrissur Kendra breathed his last on June 27, 2023 at his residence in Thrissur. He was 101.
Namboodiripad was born on December 19, 1922 in Mookkutala, Malappuram District, Kerala.
Even during his college days, he had developed a liking for spreading knowledge. Namboodiripad succeeded in setting up a high school on a five acre plot which he surrendered to the State Government for a token consideration of Rs. 1/- in 1957.
He also served as District Education Officer and Joint Director of Public Instruction.
It was during this period that the School Youth Festival, which is probably the largest gathering of school children in Asia, was commenced that has attained the prominent position that it enjoys today.
Recognising Namboodiripad's keen interest in the field of Art and Culture, the Government selected him to the post of Secretary of Kerala Kalamandalam, the premier institution of performing arts. In that capacity he took artists belonging to Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam etc. to cities in India and abroad such as Japan, U.S.A., European continent, U.K., Australia etc.
He was deeply concerned with public welfare. He donated thirty cents of land to the Department of Health for setting up of a Primary Health Centre in his native village for the benefit of the poor and needy.
Namboodiripad was the founder President of the Kerala State Pensioners' Association and remained in that capacity till a few years ago.
Namboodiripad had visited the Himalayas thirty times with his team of 150 members.
By way of honouring his meritorious services to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the Thrissur Kendra constructed a multipurpose auditorium in Kulapathi Munshi Bhavan's Mandir's premises, Pottore, which has been named 'Chithran Namboodiripad Shatabdi Mandiram'.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thrissur has lost its Acharya, Guide, Mentor and binding force. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Bhavan's Thrissur Kendra organised a farewell function on May 27, 2023, at Bhavan's Auditorium to teachers and non-teaching staff. As many as 28 teachers and 10 non-teaching staff retired during the pandemic period to whom the Kendra could not bid farewell on account of the Covid restrictions imposed on gatherings by the Government. Hon. Justice Devan Ramachandran of the High Court of Kerala, who is also a Bhavanite himself, was the chief guest. Mementoes appreciating the services rendered by the retired staff were presented by the Chief Guest.
Sri P. Chitran Namboodithirpad, Sri T. S. Pattabhiraman, Sri K. P. Radhakrishnan and Sri N. Venugopal spoke during the function.
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The Bhavan's Thrissur Kendra in its endeavour to turn its schools into Centres of Excellence launched the Awakening Series - Jagaran in 2019. Right from the outset, one of its prime objectives was to hold a mega exhibition.
Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, Thrissur, realised that dream on January 21, 2023. The seed sown bore fruit in the form of ANAVARAN 2023 - a full-fledged Art and Science Exhibition on the theme 'Innovations Leading to Sustainable Development.'
The much-awaited one-day exhibition was inaugurated by Dr P. Indira Devi, ICAR, Emeritus Professor, KAU.
Termed broadly as Temples of Innovation, the exhibition consisted of pavilions in which students were divided into groups and were allotted different topics according to their classes.
Pavilion 1 called Effervescence was the Physical and Natural Science section. The topics touched upon were Science and Technology, Energy- its renewable and non-renewable forms, production and conservation, Water sources-”their conservation and preservation, Ecosystem, Food and Nutrition, and Science in Everyday Life.
Pavilion 2 called Mathemagic was the Mathematical Science section where working and still models, charts on the use of Art and Craft in Mathematics, Geometry in real life, forest and weather, Environmental Sustainability and Mathematical Modelling technology were presented by the students.
Pavilion 3, Glowing Legacy connected to Social Science presented projects on various ancient, medieval and modern Indian art and architecture, tribal livelihood and culture, food and festivals of India, glimpses of early civilisation and SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) models.
Pavilion 4 was called Reset, connected to Information Technology. The Computer Science department portrayed the theme of sustainable development and digital STEM.
Pavilion 5 - Udbhaavana - Art Integrated Learning showcased how a wide range of topics could be integrated with various art forms. The main attraction was the Juice and Chips Corner where the main ingredients were different types of flowers.
Pavilion 6 - Kaleidoscope- displayed a whole lot of photographs taken by the aspiring photographers of the school, the students themselves.
Pavilion 7 - Petal's Pallette where Art and Craft items beautifully brought out the creativity of children without losing touch of the main theme - sustainable development.
Pavilion 8 -“ Zenith - Linguistics and Performances was an amalgam of all the languages. The highlight was the stage performances of the children, which ranged from dances to songs, skit, chenda melam to mention a few, that left the audience in raptures.
ANAVARAN, in the words of the Chief Guest Dr Indira Devi, was a wonderful show of the blend of student talent and careful mentoring by the teachers.
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