Bhavan's BVM Ashti inaugurates Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium
Published April 29, 2026
NAGPUR: Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Ashti, marked the inauguration of the Bhagwandas Purohit Auditorium on April 29, 2026. Retired Wing Commander K. Maruthi Devi, Chief Guest, was felicitated on the occasion.
Dignitaries present included Rajendra Purohit, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Nagpur Kendra, Dr. Sunanda Sonarikar, Secretary BVB, Nagpur Kendra, K. M. Agrawal, Treasurer, BVB, Nagpur Kendra, Dr. Pankaj Chande and Padmini Jog, Kendra Committee Members, Srimathy Madkholkar, Principal, Kalasrajan, T. L. Raja, Joint Director, BVB Nagpur Kendra, and Kannakam, Contractor of the Auditorium.
The programme commenced with a Guard of Honour presented by NCC cadets, accompanied by the school band. The ceremony featured the lighting of the lamp, a Sarvadharma Prayer and felicitation of the Chief Guest.
The auditorium was inaugurated by Retired Wing Commander K. Maruthi Devi by pressing a remote control button on the LED screen, marking the integration of technology into the facility.
Students of Classes VIII, IX and X presented a cultural segment titled 'Char Dham Parikrama', a choreographed dance with narration taking the audience on a journey to the sacred shrines of Badrinath, Jagannath, Dwarkadheesh and Rameshwaram. Dance Teacher Madhumita Chuckerbutty choreographed the performance.
Retired Wing Commander K. Maruthi Devi addressed the gathering about the institution and the vision behind creating such facilities.
Aarav Singh anchored the proceedings in English and Dhruv Trivedi in Hindi. Parul Mishra proposed the vote of thanks. Principal Vandana Bisen expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, staff and students. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.
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