RAMAKRISHNA MISSION VIDYALAYA

About the Vidyalaya

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya

A branch of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal — dedicated to education, character building, service and all-round development.

About Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, is located about 19 km from Coimbatore city on the highway to Ooty. The Vidyalaya is situated in a serene environment spread over nearly 300 acres.

The Beginning

Dr. T. S. Avinashilingam
Dr. T. S. Avinashilingam

The institution was founded by Dr. T. S. Avinashilingam in 1930, with an investment of Rs. 5.75 and one Harijan boy on its roll. This small beginning grew into a vast educational and spiritual centre.

While studying in college, Dr. T. S. Avinashilingam met Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna. The ideals of Swami Vivekananda, transmitted through Swami Shivananda, inspired his vision for education and the future mission of the institution.

Mahatma Gandhi laid the foundation stone of the Vidyalaya in 1934 and wished that the students would become intensely patriotic followers of Truth. The Vidyalaya was affiliated to the Ramakrishna Mission in the same year.

1930 Founded
1934 Foundation Stone
300+ Acres Campus
7000+ Students

Educational Philosophy

Man-Making and Character-Building Education

The Vidyalaya strives to infuse the educational and spiritual ideas of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda into the daily lives of its students. Swami Vivekananda emphasized "man-making education", and therefore importance is given to the all-round growth, enrichment and personality development of students.

Self-Reliance Self-Control Patriotism Service Dedication to Duty

Institutions of the Vidyalaya

01
Vidyalaya High School
Established 1930
02
T. A. T. Kalanilayam Middle School
Established 1940
03
College of Education
Established 1950
04
Industrial Training Institute
Established 1951
05
Polytechnic College
Established 1956
06
Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development
Established 1956
07
Maruthi College of Physical Education
Established 1956
08
Swami Shivananda Hr. Sec. School
Established 1960
09
College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)
Established 1964
10
Swami Shivananda Higher Secondary School
English Medium · Established 1989
11
Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education
12
Faculty of General and Adapted Physical Education and Yoga

Campus Life & Activities

Guru Puja The annual public celebration of the birthday of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, featuring bhajans, talks, drama, exhibitions, music and cultural programmes.
Annual Play Festival Around 3,000 students from approximately 50 primary schools participate in physical, yogic and calisthenic exercises.
Unified Play Day Special and normal children participate together in a variety of exercises and activities.
Kalaimagal Vizha A three-day public celebration highlighting rich traditions and culture.
National Youth Day Programmes inspired by the life and message of Swami Vivekananda.
Value-Oriented Programmes Vivekananda Study Circle classes and community-oriented activities encourage cultural and social values.

Student Hostels

Four hostels support the Vidyalaya campus with a total strength of more than 2,000 students. Daily prayers, Vivekananda Study Circle classes, value-oriented programmes and community service activities help students imbibe cultural values.

Support Services

Printing Press

A modern computerized printing press serves the printing needs of the Vidyalaya, including application forms, prospectuses, journals, reports, magazines and other publications.

Charitable Dispensary

The dispensary serves students, staff, families and surrounding communities, with general consultation, specialist services and free medical camps.

Ramayana Park

The Ramayana–Mahabharata Theme Park presents Indian cultural, historical, ethical and moral values through educational and recreational experiences.

Vocational Production & Rehabilitation

The Notebook Section provides employment opportunities for economically backward and physically challenged staff while serving institutional needs.

Rural Development

The Vidyalaya has been rendering rural development services since 2002 through educational, medical, vocational, agricultural and community initiatives.

Community Service

Various initiatives include medical camps, education support, sports, sanitation, women's vocational training, self-help groups and agricultural assistance.

Rural Development

The Vidyalaya has been rendering rural development service since 2002 under the title Vidyalaya Integrated Rural Development Scheme. Economically backward communities have benefited through educational, healthcare, vocational, agricultural and social development activities.

  • Educational support and school admissions for children from rural communities.
  • Balwadi classes and weekend tuition programmes.
  • Medical camps and health awareness activities.
  • Sports and games training for children.
  • Women's vocational training in tailoring.
  • Formation and support of Self-Help Groups.
  • Assistance for persons with disabilities.
  • Agricultural assistance including distribution of saplings, poultry and cattle.

Education • Character • Service

With its traditional ideals as a foundation, the Vidyalaya seeks to prepare students to become ideal citizens rooted in India's heritage while remaining open to the positive possibilities of scientific and technological advancement.