शास्त्र | Shaastra
Knowledge & Understanding
A Contemporary Gurukul Rooted in Bharatiya WisdomEducation
Education
for Life
Where children learn to understand themselves, discover their Swadharma and prepare meaningfully for life.
A Gurukul for Contemporary Life
Learning that extends beyond textbooks and classrooms.
Deval Vidya Mandir draws inspiration from the ancient Bharatiya Guru–Shishya tradition while responding to the needs of today’s children and families.
Children learn through study, observation, nature, physical activity, practical work, travel, responsibility, relationships and real-life experiences.
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Our Educational Foundation
Four Dimensions of Education
शस्त्र | Shastra
Strength & Courage
कौशल्य | Kaushalya
Skills & Self-Reliance
संस्कार | Sanskar
Character & Responsibility
Learning Through Life
Life Becomes the Classroom
Nature · Yoga · Agriculture · Goseva · Cooking · Adventure · Heritage · Arts · Service · Self-Reliance
Observe. Experience. Understand. Apply.
Our Flagship Program
Understanding Swadharma
Discover Your Nature. Find Your Direction. Prepare for Your Future.
Many young people choose subjects, careers and professions before understanding themselves. Understanding Swadharma helps participants explore their natural inclinations, strengths, interests, values and responsibilities.
The program connects self-understanding with commerce, entrepreneurship, financial understanding and practical preparation for the future.
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Explore Our Programs
Learning for Different Stages of Life
Learning How to LearnCuriosity, observation, concentration and independent learning.Sense ManagementAttention, observation and conscious use of the senses.DishaGrowing up, the body, emotions, sexuality and relationships.Scriptures & CultureTimeless wisdom presented for young learners.Foundations of LifeBreath, sleep, food, fasting, movement, mind and emotions.Bharatiya KnowledgeDharma, Darshana, Shastras and living traditions.Mandir & CivilisationArchitecture, iconography, heritage and civilisation.Parenting & FamilyUnderstanding the growing child and strengthening relationships.
Experience the Gurukul
Learn. Live. Explore. Experience.
A Gurukul is an environment where everyday life becomes part of education.
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Founder
Pundlik Sitaram Wagh
Indologist · Educationist · Author · TEDx Speaker
His journey through Bharat, study of Bharatiya civilisation and mandirs, work with young people and exploration of Bharatiya knowledge systems gradually shaped the educational vision of Deval Vidya Mandir.
A New Chapter
A Permanent Home for the Gurukul
Land has been purchased in Pune district for a permanent campus where children can learn, live, explore, work and grow close to nature.
The new Gurukul will initially welcome 100 children.
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Rooted in the wisdom of Bharat. Created for generations to come.