Sanskriti · Sanskrit · Sanskar
Sant Shri Odhavram Vaidic Gurukul
Bhavanipar, Kutch
A Modern Nalanda. An Ancient Gurukul.
Preserving Ancient Wisdom. Building Future-Ready India.
A Vedic Gurukul rooted in Dharma and Nature
A residential gurukul in Bhavanipar, Kutch, where brahmacharis study the Vedas, Sanskrit and modern subjects while living by the rhythms of nature.
- Students today
- 45
- Students today
- Teachers & acharyas
- 6
- Teachers & acharyas
- of the Gurukul's educational work
- 20 years
- of the Gurukul's educational work
- Trust established
- 1993
- Trust established
About
About the Gurukul
Sant Shri Odhavram Vaidic Gurukul, Bhavanipar, is dedicated to the creation of character-driven and capable brahmacharis through Vedic education combined with modern learning, discipline, and cultural values. The Gurukul follows the traditional Gurukulam system where learning is integrated with daily life, service, and spiritual practice.
Already on campus
- Classrooms
- Dormitories
- Prayer hall
- Kitchen
- Gardens
The Gurukul is run by the Shri Nityanand Shivanand Saraswati Yog Niketan Trust.
Our inspiration
The Gurukul walks in the footsteps of the teachers and reformers who revived Vedic learning and served the nation.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati
Founder of the Arya Samaj, who called India back to the Vedas
Swami Shraddhanand Saraswati
Founder of Gurukul Kangri, who revived the gurukul tradition
Shyamji Krishna Varma
Sanskrit scholar and freedom fighter, born in Mandvi, Kutch
Sant Odhavram ji
The saint in whose name the Gurukul stands
Shri Nityanand Shivanand Saraswati
Founder of the Gurukul
Vision
Our Vision
To create a benchmark Gurukul where Vedic wisdom, character, modern academic excellence, scientific thinking, nature-based living and self-reliance come together to nurture enlightened, grounded and future-ready students who serve India and the world.
Our Mission
Learn
through Vedic and contemporary education
Think
through science, inquiry and innovation
Live
with discipline, nature and self-reliance
Create
through skills, technology and experiential learning
Serve
with character, responsibility and compassion
The Gurukul seeks to develop not merely successful students, but capable, responsible human beings.
This Gurukul is not a school separated from nature—it is nature as teacher. Children learn by living the rhythms of the sun, seasons, soil, animals, and self.
The campus functions as a living organism where spirituality, ecology, education, and daily life are inseparable.
Core Philosophy
Jeevo Jeevasya Jeevanam
All life is sustained by life.
Child-Centric Learning Intent
- Learning through observation, participation, and service
- Emotional safety, simplicity, and belonging
- Curiosity-led, non-competitive education
- Integration of body, mind, heart, and spirit
Children grow food, harvest water, care for animals, chant, sing, question, play, and sit in silence.
The Campus as a Living Mandala
- Vastu-aligned planning with Brahmasthan as the spiritual core
- Permaculture zoning
- Local ecology of Kutch
- Safe, walkable, circular child-friendly movement
This Gurukul is not preparing children for the world. It is preparing the world through children.
Learning
Learning & Activities
Rooted in wisdom. Relevant to tomorrow.
Vedic Knowledge
Sanskrit · Vedas · Shlokas · Indian philosophy
Academic Learning
Mathematics · Science · Languages · Contemporary education
Experiential Learning
Projects · Experiments · Hands-on discovery
Living with Nature
Farming · Gardens · Sustainability · Self-reliance
Physical & Inner Culture
Yoga · Surya Namaskar · Traditional Indian sports · Discipline
Vedic chanting, Sanskrit, and scriptures
Sandhya and havan every morning and evening, with Vedic chanting, Sanskrit and the study of scriptures in daily classes.
Modern education and computer training
Regular classroom study through the morning and afternoon, with computer classes every Monday and Thursday.
Yoga, Ayurveda, and physical discipline
Exercise and pranayama every morning from 05:45, a balanced daily routine, and shramdaan: hands-on work for the campus.
Music, arts, sports, and personality development
Music on Tuesdays and Fridays, drawing on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and a different sport every evening, from football to mallakhamb and archery.
Science
Science, technology & robotics
Alongside the Vedas, the brahmacharis design, wire and code their own projects in the computer lab and out on the grounds.
- Arduino circuits and sensors
- Smart walking stick for the visually impaired
- Automatic plant watering
- Robot car and drone
A smart walking stick for the visually impaired · 16s Flying a drone on the grounds · 22s Programming in the computer lab · 57s A smart house model · 37s Building circuits with an Arduino · 9s Testing a water sensor · 7s An automatic plant-watering system · 47s Programming an LCD display · 5s A class in the computer lab · 4s Driving a robot car from a tablet · 54s A hand-gesture sensor project · 5s Presenting the smart stick · 37s Learning together at the computer · 35s
Dinacharya
Daily Dinacharya
The Gurukul follows a disciplined daily routine beginning from Brahma Muhurta.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:00 – 05:15 | Waking and morning prayer |
| 05:15 – 05:45 | Morning ablutions |
| 05:45 – 06:30 | Exercise and pranayama |
| 06:30 – 08:00 | Bath, sandhya and havan |
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Breakfast |
| 08:30 – 12:00 | Prayer and classes |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and rest |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Computer, music and drawing class |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Classes |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Shramdaan (service through work) |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Sports and personal tasks |
| 18:00 – 19:15 | Bath, sandhya and havan |
| 19:15 – 20:00 | Dinner and evening walk |
| 20:00 – 21:30 | Svadhyaya (self-study) |
| 21:00 – 05:00 | Prayer and sleep |
Every night, 21:00 – 21:10: ātmachintan, ten minutes of self-contemplation.
Skill classes · 13:00 – 14:00
- ComputerMonday, Thursday
- MusicTuesday, Friday
- DrawingWednesday, Saturday
Evening sports · 16:30 – 18:00
| Day | Sport |
|---|---|
| Monday | Football, volleyball |
| Tuesday | Badminton |
| Wednesday | Air gun |
| Thursday | Akhada, mallakhamb |
| Friday | Lathi and sword training |
| Saturday | Archery |
| Sunday | Cricket |
Our teachers
From morning prayer to evening sandhya, the brahmacharis' day is guided by their teachers.
Acharya Gaurav Arya
Morning prayer, havan, shramdaan and sports
Upacharya Vivek Shastri
Exercise and pranayama, classes and evening sandhya
Adhyapak Sagar Arya
Breakfast, meals and the evening walk
Gallery
Gallery
Moments from daily life, learning, and spiritual practices at the Gurukul.
In the media & live
Watch live streams and short films from the Gurukul.
News & Events
What's happening at the Gurukul.
Our new website is live
The Gurukul now has a home online in English, Hindi and Gujarati. News, events and photos will be posted here.
The Trust
The Gurukul is run by the Shri Nityanand Shivanand Saraswati Yog Niketan Trust.
- Established
- 1993
- Registration No.
- A-1441/Kutch
- Income Tax exemption
- 80G, No. 4/5 80G(5), dated 27-10-1992
Objectives of the Trust
Sanskriti · Sanskrit · Sanskar
- 1. Spread Vedic education
- 2. Provide education rooted in sanskar
- 3. Preserve Indian culture
- 4. Build students of strong character
- 5. Foster spiritual and moral growth
- 6. Develop discipline and self-reliance
- 7. Awaken the spirit of social service
- 8. Strengthen the gurukul tradition
- 9. Bring modern and Vedic education together
- 10. Work for the nation and the welfare of humanity
- 11. Promote care for the environment and cow protection
- 12. Spread knowledge, service and sanskar
Trustees
- 1.Shri Bhailal Lakhamshi Mange (Mangalbhai)Founder Trustee
- 2.Shri Shankarlal Devji Bhanushali
- 3.Shri Shankarlal Lakhamshi Joisher
- 4.Shri Mathuradas Monji Bhanushali
- 5.Shri Mathurabhai Paragji Joisher
- 6.Shri Suresh Hansraj Dama
- 7.Shri Vadilal Parbat Pokar
- 8.Shri Jagdish Ishwarlal Kesrani
- 9.Shri Amrutkumar Kanji Dama
- 10.Shri Premal Pratap Joisher
- 11.Shri Vishal Mahindra Gada
Future
Building the Future
A foundation has been built. Now we have an opportunity to build the future: a campus where every facility improves a child's ability to learn, think, create and contribute.
CSR investment themes
- 01Campus & core infrastructure
- 02Education & Centres of Excellence
- 03Digital Gurukul
- 04Living & self-reliance
- 05Sports, culture & wellness
- 06Green & sustainable Gurukul
The master plan includes
- Open learning spaces
- Dining hall
- Bathing facilities
- Grain storage
- Herbal garden
- Nutrition garden
- Tree plantation
- Waste management
- Landscaping
The campus master plan is being prepared with the architect.
Robotics, AI & Innovation Centre
From learning technology to creating technology. A Centre of Excellence for hands-on work in robotics and new technology.
- Robotics workstations
- Arduino & IoT kits
- AI learning tools
- Drone technology
- 3D printing
- Coding & programming zone
- Student innovation & project display
- Digital teaching infrastructure
- Total project cost
- ₹30 lakh
- CSR contribution requested
- ₹9 lakh per year
- Students benefited annually
- 75
How you can help
Support a component
₹25 lakh+
Support a specific infrastructure or equipment component.
Sponsor a facility
₹50 lakh+
Help create an identifiable educational facility.
Become a transformational partner
₹1 crore+
Support a major campus development programme.
Sponsorship levels are illustrative and subject to Trust approval. CSR partnerships can also be structured around specific projects, facilities, equipment or campus zones.
Support
Support & Donations
Your support strengthens the Gurukul’s educational, spiritual, and ecological initiatives.
Donate via QR
Scan with any UPI app. You can also send by UPI to 8305209795.
Bank Details
- Bank
- Jankalyan Sahakari Bank Ltd
- Account Name
- Shree Nityanand Shivanand Saraswati Yog
- Account Number
- 00801010005422
- IFSC Code
- JSBL0000008
Donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G.
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Address
Sant Shri Odhavram Vaidic Gurukul,Bhavanipar, Taluka Abdasa,District Kutch (Bhuj), Gujarat – 370650Get directions