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The Bangalore center of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a prominent
signpost in Bangalore’s cultural scenario, bloomed in
1965 and enjoys an enviable a reputation in the service of
arts, education and culture as envisioned by its founder,
Kulpati Dr. Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshiji. Dr. Munshhiji,
who set up Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938.
Bhavan is the brain-child of Dr. K M Munshi, a visionary,
who dreamt of the moulding every Indian into an ethical citizen
rooted in rich ethical values of this great nation.
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Founded in 1938, it had its objective of promoting and propagating
Indian values and culture spanning literature, Music, Dance
and other fine arts. A versatile personality donning various
roles as lawyer, creative writer, constitution-maker, freedom
fighter, administrator, organization-builder and champion
of Indian culture, Dr. Munshi looked upon himself as a "sea
shell thrown up by the mighty flood of Indian renaissance."
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With
the wholesome blessings of sage-like personalities like
Mahatma Gandhi and Gurudev Tagore, Dr.Munshi straightway
set forth broad-based schemes towards the fulfilment of
its ideals. The schemes duly exfoliated, the Bhavan has
today grown into a multifaceted, worldwide organization
with branches spread the world over. |
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Karnataka,
seat of rich culture brought in many powerful dynasties
which ruled the region, embracing new artistic dimensions
from the neighbouring states such as Classical dances and
music which have become the way of life in Karnataka, a
state which has contributed immensely to the pan-Indian
scenario. Karnataka is the seat of Hindu philosophy hosting
the three major schools of thought viz., Advaita, Visistadvaita
and Dvaita. The culture of Karnataka is a unique mix of
all these elements and much more. From Palaeolithic age
to the modern Karnataka, the state has been a forerunner
in industrialization with its capital Bangalore being the
IT capital of the country, blends the old roots and the
new schools of business thoughts. |
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Lalbhadur Shastry Minister laid the foundation stone
for the Bangalore Centre of Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan on 31.1.1965 |
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It
is no wonder that Karnataka has the distinction
of nurturing one of the earliest of kendras of Bhavan
in Bangalore. With the motivation of personalities
like Sri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the erstwhile
Maharaja of Mysore, Sri S Nijalingappa, the Chief
Minister, and Dr R.R Diwakar, Editor of the popular
Kannada daily Samyuktha Karnataka, and joint editor
of the Bhavan’s Book University series, and
many others. With the support of these eminent personalities
and efforts of Sri G Narayana, the Mayor, a plot
on the Race Course Road was acquired. Sri Sundararama
Shetty, Chairman of Vijaya Bank volunteered to help
raise a building for the center. Bhavan’s
building was inaugurated by President V.V. Giri
on November 16,1966. |
| Inauguration
of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-1969 |
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With
dignitaries like Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar (patron) Sri
Nijalingappa (chairman) and Dr R.R Diwakar (vice Chairman)
at the helm, it didn’t take long for the Kendra to
start functioning. The administration was initially in the
hands of influential persons like prof. M P L Sastry, Justice
Gopi Vallabha Iyengar and other eminent personnel. Bhavan
had already started conducting classes in various areas
of art and literature. |
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Sri
K.P Krishnamurthy, Advt. Manager of Deccan Herald and later
S.R.Venkatachalam, started courses in journalism and public
relations and organizing lectures and demonstrations on
topics of varied interests, interspersed with music and
dance recitals. Under the able guidance of eminent personalities
from various spheres of activity, activities of Bhavan have
been attracting the literati and connoisseurs of music,
dance and other fine arts. |
Major activities of Bhavan are:
- Classes in Sanskrit and Yoga
- Classes in Karnataka and Hindustani classical Music
- College of Communication and Management
- Diploma Courses in Astrology
- Cultural Programmes, literary meets, etc.
- Art gallery
- Libraries
- Pustaka Bharati
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Various
institutions in the premises of Bhavan are:
- H.B. College of Communication & Management offers
one-year Post Graduate diploma courses in Business Management,
Financial Management, Industrial Relations & Personal
Management, Journalism (Kannada and English), Mass Communication,
Marketing Advertising, Marketing & Sales and Public
Relations.
- Bhavan Marshall MBA program two-year full time MBA
Courses in Collaboration with Marshall University of
USA.
- Classes in Sanskrit and Veda (in association with
M.P.Birla Foundation) classes in Visual and performing
Arts like Music, Painting Dance and Instrumental Music.
- yoga and meditation Classes.
- Pusthaka Bharathi outlets in Bangalore, Mysore and
Bagalkot for marketing and sale of Bhavan's Publications.
- Prakashana Bharathi Publication Activities.
- American corner united states information services.
- Astrology course two years term in association with
the Indian Council of Astrology. Bhavan's School or
Vastu
- Bhavan’s Gandhi Centres
Other Bhavan's Institutions :
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