SHANTINIKETAN

(also known as )
VISWA BHARTI
UNIVERSITY
SHANTINIKETAN - founded
by Rabindranath Tagore in 1902.

He disliked English dress ,
language and culture and
considered it to be-
Contrary to Indian traditions
Lacking-quality of educating
soul
Lacking-spiritual relation-
teacher and taught

Tagore wanted an ideal educational
centre where there can be-
Proper atmosphere , as well as
Education in accordance with
Indian traditions.

Thereafter, he came up with
SHANTINIKETAN

History-
Devendranath Tagore-F/O Rabindranath Tagore
established an Ashram at Bolepur,- 100 miles away
from Calcutta.
Spent his time in prayer and worship here
Found himself in peace and named it as Shanti
Niketan meaning an abode of peace
Rabindranath came across-sorrows, education and
other affairs of people there
He wanted- villagers upliftment and welfare
He opened an independent school-free from govt.-in
1902
Rules here were based on his own ideas . (contd..)


Shades and vineyards as classrooms
Dresses, teacher and the taught, etc. aimed-
acquiring knowledge
Subjects-as per taste and aptitude of the students
Expenses- as the students increased-expenses
were met from tagores personal earning (royalties ,
money from awards, etc.)
It was granted full university status in May 1951
by the government of independent India and
Rathindranath Tagore, became the first upacharya
(vice chancellor) of this university.
HIGH OFFICIALS
Paridarshaka
(visitor)
Acharaya
(chancellor)
Upacharaya
(vice-chancellor)
DEPARTMENTS
Name of the Bhavan Subjects taught
Shiksha Bhavan

Gen. education and gen.
knowledge(compulsory)
Kala Bhavan Work of arts and pictures
Vidya Bhavan Ancient, modern and other
languages
Sangeet Bhavan Music, dance and acting
Shilp Bhavan Crafts
China Bhavan Chinese lang., culture, literature,
etc. to Indians and vice versa
Sri Niketan Subjects relating to society e.g.
upliftment of village
AIMS OF EDUCATION
To contain every good aspect of other progressive
nations
To establish co-ordination culture, civilization and
philosophy-western countries and India
To study thoughts, ideologies and philosophy of diff.
communities, religions, etc.
To make education available to every one without any
discrimination
Enhance mutual relationship among people through
study
Explore truth by studying the minds of people
Ensure and promote world peace through the feeling of
fellowship
Programme of school as well as hostel
Time Activities
4.30 am to 6.15 am Cleaning rooms, exercise, bath,
prayers
6.30 am to 10.30 am Community study and teaching
10.30 am to 1 pm Food and rest
1 pm to 2 pm Personal study
4 pm to 5 pm Cleaning rooms breakfast
5 pm to 6 pm Games, sports and health-
building activities
After 6 pm Food and rest
Village Organisation Bhavan
Subjects- related to village development
and industries e.g. agriculture, cottage
industries, etc.
Main aim- to bring students in contact with
village life
Activities- students study problems of
villages, give advice and look after their
implimentation
Programmes-scouting, games, physical
exercises, drama, etc.