ANANDATHIRTHA VIDYALAYA

 A Transformative Session on “Distractions in Student Life” On 28th June 2025 , at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, an impactful and thought-provoking session was conducted for students of Grades 8 to 10 on one of the most relevant topics of our time — “Distractions in Student Life,” a growing issue that affects students across the globe. The programme began on a spiritual note with a soulful bhajan by our students, setting a serene and reflective tone for the day. We were deeply honoured to welcome our Chief Guest, Sri Sri Sri Swami Veereshananda Saraswathi , President of Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashram, Tumkur, who has addressed more than 15 lakh students over the last 36 years, leaving a lasting impact through his teachings. The session was gracefully conducted by Mrs Suma Kiran, who was the host for the day. Mr Shripad Acharya introduced the esteemed guest, highlighting his inspiring life journey and spiritual contributions.  A formal and heartfelt welcome was delivered by Mr Madhu...

 SCHOOL CABINET ELECTION 2025–26 "Leadership is not about holding a position; it’s about making a positive impact and inspiring others to do the same." This very spirit of leadership came alive on 11th June 2025 at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, as the school conducted its much-awaited School Cabinet Election for the academic year 2025–26. The campus was buzzing with energy, truly reflecting the spirit of a vibrant democratic process. The election aimed to provide students with a platform to showcase their leadership qualities, develop social awareness, and understand their responsibilities within the school community. Acting as a bridge between students and school authorities, the school cabinet upholds core values, enforces discipline, and encourages active student participation. A total of 16 enthusiastic students filed nominations for key posts including School Head Boy, Head Girl, and other cabinet positions. On the eve of the election, each candidate took to the podium to del...

International Yoga Day 21-06-2025 Yoga for One Earth, One Health -The 11th International Yoga Day was observed at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya on 21st June 2025 with great enthusiasm. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 10 actively participated in the event. The session was conducted by the Physical Education Department staff, under whose guidance students performed various asanas (postures) such as Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, and Surya Namaskar.   Breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, and Kapalabhati were also practised to promote calmness and concentration. The tiny toddlers from LKG and UKG followed the instructions with interest and participated enthusiastically, showcasing their growing awareness of health and well-being.   The programme aimed to instil in young minds the importance of yoga for a balanced and healthy lifestyle, aligned with this year’s theme—"Yoga for One Earth, One Health". It was a vibrant celebration of unity, discipline, and holistic we...

 On March 18, 2025, Anandathirtha Vidyalaya hosted the valedictory function for the Grade 10 students of the 2024-25 batch. The event commenced with the joyous welcome given to the outgoing students. Each student received a welcome card and an elegant folder filled with treasured class photographs before taking their seats. Following the school prayer, Ms. Disha Ren warmly welcomed the attendees. The program was efficiently anchored by Mst. Purushottama and Mst. Vidhatha, who introduced various segments, including a vibrant dance performance by the hostel girls and heartfelt reflections from 9th-grade hostel students. Exciting games such as ‘Identify the Song,’ tongue twisters, lucky draws, task completions, and fun tables kept the audience engaged, with enthusiastic participation and delightful prizes adding to the joy. Meanwhile, students relished tasty snacks while watching nostalgic video montages of their school memories. A skit by the Gurukula students and energetic dance per...

 On 27th of January, Anandathirtha Vidyalaya school conducted Sharada Pooja for successful board exam of grade 10th and 12th kids. The pooja started with rituals by management committee member- Archarka, Shri Madhwaraj Bhat. While, pooja preparations were going on, Acharya, Shri. Keshava Moorthy Bhat,from Sanskrit Dept, gave a thorough intro of first vedic guru Vyasa Acharya. He explained the students why he is been given position of first guru in Hinduism and also stated that he was like an university alone. He then explained that we perform Sarswati Pooja to evoke blessings of goddess Saraswati who is called as goddess Sharada .   The principals Dr. Geetha Shashidhar and P.U and Degree college Principal Mr. Vijaya Rao and teachers of Grade 12th and 10 were present along with the students. Everyone participated in pooja with full of devotion and reverence. At the end, Dr. Geetha Shashidhar shared valuable tips with the students on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and impr...

N ATIONAL YOUTH DAY The National Youth Day celebration was held at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya on 9th January 2024, three days ahead of the official observance on 12th January, to inspire young minds to follow the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. The event was attended by Scouts and Guides, Cubs and Bulbuls, as well as teachers. The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest, Rajesh Nair, a lecturer at UBMC College, Manipal. In his speech, the chief guest quoted Swami Vivekananda's famous words, "They alone live who live for others; the rest are more than dead." He elaborated on the quote and encouraged students to cultivate a sense of service to humanity, following Swami Vivekananda's example. He also emphasized the importance of a positive attitude, urging students to replace negative thoughts with the empowering statement, "I can do it." The chief guest shared valuable insights with the students, advising them to recognize the prese...

 On November 23, 2024, Ananda Thirtha Vidyalaya  conducted " The Annual Parents Sports " where parents took a break from their daily routines and enjoyed  by involving themselves in sports activities. The event took place at the school grounds at Pajaka-Kunjarugiri. The chief guest, Mr. Santosh Suvarna of Omkar Enterprises Event Management, inaugurated the event. He remarked that the students educated in Anandathirtha Vidyalaya would grow up to become exemplary citizens of the nation. He also appreciated the school for imparting not only education but also the values of our culture and the essence of this land. There were a number of competitions under several categories, including long jump, running race, volleyball, shot put, and throwball.  The highlight of the events, which prevented people from feeling the intense heat, was the parents' enthusiastic participation. The moment when kids encouraged their parents to win the games was incredibly heartwarming. Princip...