Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
The main branch of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai is a leading educational trust, founded in 1938. It promotes Indian culture, arts, languages, spiritual studies, and professional education through a wide range of programs and affiliated institutions.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Opportunities from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Kala Bharathi 5 Years Junior & Senior Diploma in Bharatanatyam
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore (Kala Bharathi)
A structured 5-years weekend diploma in Bharatanatyam at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, with 3 years junior and 2 years senior training under eminent gurus.
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Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Vocal Music - Hindustani
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore (Kala Bharathi)
A graded vocal music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, offering Hindustani training under senior gurus on weekends.
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Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Instrumental Music - Veena
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore (Kala Bharathi)
A graded instrumental music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, with veena, tabla, mridangam, ghatam and keyboard taught by senior gurus.
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Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Visual Arts
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore (Kala Bharathi)
A drawing and painting diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, spanning traditional Indian art forms and contemporary techniques.
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Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Vocal Music - Carnatic
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
A five-year Carnatic vocal music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi in Bengaluru, taught in weekend classes by senior performing musicians.
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Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Dance - Kathak
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
A five-year Kathak diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi in Bengaluru, taught in weekend classes by trained performing dancers.
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Saral Sanskrit Examinations by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Graded national Sanskrit proficiency examinations across five levels conducted twice a year at over 200 centres in India and abroad.
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About
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, established in Mumbai in 1938 by Dr. K. M. Munshi, stands as a distinguished educational trust dedicated to the preservation and propagation of Indian culture, education, and values. It functions as the central hub for a vast network of over 119 centers across India and 7 overseas, encompassing 367 constituent institutions. The Mumbai main branch offers a diverse array of programs, including traditional Indian arts, languages like Sanskrit and Gujarati, spiritual studies, and modern professional courses. These offerings are designed to foster holistic development and contribute to India's cultural renaissance. The institution is recognized for its significant contributions to education and national integration, having received prestigious accolades such as the Gandhi Peace Prize and being designated an 'Institution of National Eminence' by the Government of India. Through its various colleges and institutes, including SPJIMR and Sardar Patel College of Engineering, the Bhavan also provides high-quality education in management, engineering, arts, science, and commerce.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Sanskrit Studies
- Indology and Indian Culture Research
- Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak)
- Classical Indian Music (Carnatic, Hindustani Vocal & Instrumental)
- Fine Arts and Painting
- Yoga and Spiritual Studies
- Jyotisha Bharati (Astrology and Astronomy)
- Journalism and Mass Communication (PG Diploma)
- Digital Media and Public Relations
- Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (IRPM-HR)
- Materials Management
- International Trade (Import-Export)
- Hospital Management
- Geriatric Care cum Health Aide Course
- Cultural Heritage of India
- Computer Education and IT
- Management Studies (through SPJIMR)
- Engineering Programs (through SPCE, SPIT)
- Arts, Science, and Commerce Colleges (e.g., Bhavan's College, Andheri)
Achievements
- Recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize
- Recognized as an "Institution of National Eminence" by the Government of India
- Awarded the Communal Harmony Award
- Recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Award for National Integration
- Published over 1700 titles, including "The History and Culture of the Indian People"
- SPJIMR consistently ranks among top management institutes in India with triple-crown international accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)
- Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE) is a Grade "A" engineering college from Govt. of Maharashtra
Leadership
- Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi, Founder (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri Surendralal G. Mehta, President (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Vice-President (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri H.N. Dastur, Executive Secretary & Director General (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri Jagdish Lakhani, Joint Executive Secretary & Registrar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri I.R. Khandwala, Hon. Treasurer (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri Mukul A. Sonawala, Hon. Secretary (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
- Shri Kirtidev G. Munshi, Hon. Secretary (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1938
- Opportunities
- 7 on WiWit
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