With the blessings of Sri Radha Brajabihariji and Srila Prabhupada, the Founder Acharya of ISKCON we have inaugurated the Bhaktivedanta Learning Centre on the auspicious occasion of Sri Nityananda Trayodashi 31st January 2026.
The school is owned by Balaji Empowerment Services Trust, which is dedicated for the care and empowerment of children, women, teachers, senior citizens and protection of cows.
We empower our members to lead a Krishna Conscious Way of Life and to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with their life, wealth, intelligence and words.
In the next five years, we envision a Learning Community for the society at large. It will act as a place of services dedicated to Sri Sri Radha BrajBihariji, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
The purpose of this Learning Centre is to enrich the members with the true knowledge and practice of Bharatiya Sanskriti. It will be achieved through the systematic training and education in knowledge, skills and values of Bharatiya Shiksha and Krishna Consciousness.
Bhagavat, Pancharartik, Vedic and Contemporary Education will be given to help our members get closer to the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna and to one another. We also want to ensure that graduates will be well placed financially and also, while leading a simpler and natural way of life contributing to the society meaningfully.
We also want to instill the spirit of teaching and encouraging the Sankirtan Movement of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, with the help of education, culture and services to uplift society in general. Moreover, we want to start similar educational projects wherever possible and, publish and distribute audio-visual, textual, online material and courses using various media.
Q: What core problem is this initiative trying to solve?
A: How to provide proper education, culture, and bhakti to our children so that they can excel at self-development, build loving relationships, and commit to serving others.
Q: Why does this problem matter?
A: While many educational models exist, none are currently aligned with Srila Prabhupada's specific guidelines.
Q: Who experiences this problem the most?
A: Parents who are actively seeking authentic Bharatiya Shiksha, alongside dedicated devotee educators.
Q: Why are we passionate about solving this?
A: This education is the foundational root; when properly nurtured, it produces a strong, healthy, and resilient society of devotees.
Q: What long-term change do we want to create?
A: To provide a positive alternative to mundane, materialistic education and to bring participants closer to the Krishna Conscious version of their best selves.
Q: What will success look like in 5–10 years?
A: Successfully maintaining a steady cohort of 12 students in every standard, supported by a team of 6 to 8 expert, saintly devotee teachers, caregivers, and administrators running the operations.
Bhaktivedanta Learning Centre is a Day-School for boys and girls, primarily run by the educated and insightful teachers. The focus of the Day-School or Learning Center is training in Bhagavata Philosophy, Pancaratrika and Vedic Education, as well as the ways of practising them in day-to-day life. It is a well-equipped centre full-fledged facility for the training in the 5 fields as given below.
Krishna Conscious Training - Morning Program, Bhakti Shastri Course, Vaishnava Sadachara, Deity Worship, Outreach etc.
Veda and Varna Shiksha - Teaching and Training according to talents, skills, inclination and, abilities capacity and talent from in amongst 14 Vidyas and 64 arts (at least one Vidya and one Kalaa are mandatory).
Academic Training - All Academic Subjects from SSC or NIOS Boards.
Training in Extra-Curricular Activities - Basic Farming, Gau-seva, Martial Arts, Cooking, Yoga, Music, other Home-Science Activities, etc.
Enhancing life skills - Good Communication, Team-Work, Etiquette & Values, Motivation, Positive Attitude, Emotional Quotient, Leadership Qualities, etc.
Social Challenges - How to Deal with media, politics, violence, peer pressure, addiction, etc.
Child Protection Norms being followed, regular training for the students and staff.
We are situated in the heart of Uruli Kanchan, a safe place for children. We are Locationed at - Ghatage Banglow, Near Lakshmi Nivas Building, Behind Mahatma Gandhi School, Irrigation Colony, Uruli Kanchan, Pune.
We especially emphasize on Home-like environment and traditional lifestyle.
We will complete the SSC or NIOS Sanskrit books from I to X standards and also Sanskrit Bharati Course (Levels- 1 to 4).
What is the advantage of learning Sanskrit?
We have emphasis on traditional Yoga, Ayurveda and various Vedic upangas. And we practice this as a part of our lifestyle:
Bharatiya Sanskriti based training: Jyotish, culinary sciences (cooking), home sciences, drawing, painting, traditional games, Harikatha and Harikirtan.
Arts & Crafts: 64 arts broadly divided into 10 categories.
Vocational Training: Coding and computer education, farming, gau-seva, cottage industry based product making.
The students learn English, Mathematics, Science and Itihasa (decolonized Indian history).
They will complete a SSC and HSC Certification through Maharashtra Board or X or XII through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
All students will have a basic training in Shastriya Sangeetam, Bharatanatyam, Ayurveda and Yoga, and can choose these as career options in future along with the other professional courses.
Currently, we are accepting admissions for Co-Ed School, I-IV Standards. We are also accepting admissions only for girls from V Standard onwards.
For further details, kindly reach out to:
Smt. Radhika Charan Renu Dasi
Dr. Vaishali Shinde
| Duration | Sanskrit | Modern Subjects | Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 years | Basic Sanskritam – Shabda, Dhaatu, Vibhakti, Sandhi, Samasa etc. Comparable to Surasaraswati Sabha Level 1 & 2. |
Mathematics, Science, English taught as per their grade level (I to V), according to Maharashtra State Board or NIOS syllabus. | Training in Shastiya Sangeetam, Bharatanatyam and Yoga |
| 3 years | Sanskrita Sahityam – Comparable to Surasaraswati Sabha level 3 & 4 |
Mathematics, Science, English taught as per their grade level (I to V), according to Maharashtra State Board or NIOS syllabus. Beyond Grade V, English and Mathematics will be taught according to grade level. Introduction to Yoga shastra and Ayurveda shastra |
Specialisation in one of two of the art fields. |
| 2 years | Introduction to shastras. Comparable to Tenali pariksha | Preparation for NIOS X | Continue specialisation in one of two of the art fields. |
| 2 – 3 years | Specialization in a Shastra. | Preparation for NIOS XII | Continue specialisation in one of two of the art fields. |
Bala Govinda Dasa (B.E. Mechanical, M.Ed.) is an experienced educator and coach with professional experience spanning over 27 years. He joined ISKCON in 1996 and is deeply involved in spiritual activism. He has founded and managed 12 leadership training communities. He is dedicated to empowering a broad range of individuals including children, youth, parents, and educators, primarily through spiritual and educational projects.
His professional journey includes significant roles such as the Director of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and the Chairman of Balaji Empowerment Services Trust. He has also served as a Project Engineer at Tata Technologies and Vice President of ISKCON Pune, where he managed complex projects and collaborated with various stakeholders to translate requirements into high-level products and services. His educational expertise is further highlighted through his ongoing roles at ISKCON GBC College and Bhaktivedanta Education where he conducts leadership training, curriculum development, coaching and strategic implementation. His work emphasises team building, training and mentoring, and designing educational systems and resources.
Mala Bajaj, a distinguished trustee, is a woman of grace. She plays a pivotal role both as a homemaker and as a trusted advisor to her husband in his real estate business ventures. Known for her compassion and generosity, she provides unwavering support to the less fortunate and ensures the well-being of those under her care. Deeply spiritual and a devoted lover of Bharatiya Sanskriti, she embodies the values of tradition, kindness, and elegance in all aspects of her life.
A Gurukula is a learning community which functions on the basis of the following 4 principles:
She is working as a software engineer in a multinational company with about 25 years of experience. She has been practicing Krishna Consciousness since 2016 and conducts Srimad Bhagavatam classes for children for the last 6 years.
Being M.Com D.Ed, Neha is a dedicated teacher having six years of teaching experience. She specializes in Hindi, Mathematics, Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Rangoli, Cooking, Paper Craft, and Dance. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading spiritual books. Her multifaceted expertise and passion for education make her an inspiring figure in our community, dedicated to fostering a love for learning and creativity among her students.
She is an architect and educationist. She has done her masters in urban and regional planning from university of Queensland, Australia. She has also completed her Master in Education from SNDT University, Bachelors in Architecture, and Bachelors in Education from Pune University. She is a visiting faculty at the Brick School of Architecture and Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, and helps manage the Bhaktivedanta Gurukul at Dalimb.
Certified Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCEd) educator with strong expertise in early childhood education, holistic child development and value-based learning. She is a skilled child educator guiding children through creative learning methods, spiritual development, and character building activities. She brings over 10 years of experience in creating a nurturing, disciplined and joyful learning environment.
Being in the teaching field since 1998, Dr. Vaishali Shinde has been working with reputed universities across Bharat. University of Pune awarded her the Doctoral Degree & Bachelor in Education. She is passionate to teach, train and counsel small children, helping them upgrade their personal, professional, and spiritual lives.
Vedantee Keshav Pandit completed B.Com. from Pune University and holds a Diploma in Fashion Designing from IITC, Pune. She is excellent at many art forms like jewellery design, dress design, flower decoration, knitting and crochet design. Currently, she serves as a teacher at Bhaktivedanta Gurukula, Dalimb.
