Tirthankar Mahaveer Vidya Mandir
A Unit of Veerayatan, Rajgir
Pawapuri, Dist. - Nalanda, Bihar

The Beginning ...
Keeping the tradition, motto and essense of ‘Veerayatan’ viz. ‘Seva, Siksha and Sadhna’ in view, Acharyashriji, compelled by compassion and sympathy for the poors and needy undertook the pious act of establishing Tirthankar Mahavir Vidya Mandir’ at Pawapuri. With the aim to pull the kids off street and to prepare them for productive life with Jain values instilled in them, Acharyaji seeks to pay her hearty tribute to the Lord. Veerayatan strives to uplift and empower humanity through humanitarianism (seva), education (shiksha) and inner development (sadhna).
On 8th of May, 2005, interview for the teaching faculty by a competent interview board and priliminary admission test for the students were held.
The inauguration of Tirthankar Mahaveer Vidya Mandir School at Pawapuri in the district of Nalanda was held on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tirtiya on 11th May, 2005 at Nahar Dharmashala just opposite the Jal Mandir. Children of our school presented a cultural programme to the mark the opening ceremony of the school. It was was well attended by Acharyashri Chandanaji, other important dignitories and all the Sadhvijis from Veerayatan. Their gracious presence on the occasion was heartily acknowledged.

Motto . . .
Acharyashri Chandanaji rightly says that this sacred village, full of beautiful temples, is in urgent need of clean, healthy and aesthetic environment. She further says that instead of building a new temple in the village why not make the entire village a place of solace, inspiration and peace. This is possible only through Education.
Veerayatan envison to see there quality educational institution and young adults full of value and motivation. There should be quality educational institutions and human beings in true sense of the word rather than seeing every where half clad children, illiterate and directionless youth and neglected undernourished elders.
School stresses on purity of thoughts and action; seeks to teach the merits of vegetarianism & ahimsa in all components of life in accordance with Jain religion. The goal of education is to nurture responsible, sensitive and conscious citizens. Our ultimate goal is to see that children irrespective of caste, creed, religion and socio-economic status, can reap the benefits of a first-class education.

The Campus ...
With co-operation, Tirthankar Mahavir Vidya Mandir at present is being run at Nahar dharmashala, just opposite the ‘Jal Mandir’, the place where the last rites of Tirthankar Mahavir was performed.
Enthusiasm to seek knowledge can be judged by the fact that within a fortnight of its establishment, the school has more than 250 students.
A piece of seven acres of land has been acquired adjacent to “Samvasaran Temple”, approximately 35 KM from Veerayatan and 12 Km from district city of Biharsharif .

The blue print of the school building and campus has already been made. The construction for permanent building has already commenced. As soon as the building is ready, the school will shift to the new building and thereafter many new vocational courses will also commence.

Balance between academics and development of the body and soul...

• Curriculum : The day starts with prayers according to the priciples of Jain tradition, followed by classes of different modern subjects. The School is at present from nursery to Std. 5th and follows a C.B.S.E. pattern with medium of instruction being English & Hindi taught as second language. Academic year starts in April & ends in March. An eclectic mix of sports, physical training, music under the guidance of an able music teacher, Computers, vocational training with academic classes will be provided to the students for all round development of the child.
• Evaluation : Three Unit tests will be conducted apart from Half Yearly and Final Examinations to assess the progress of the students. The progress report card will be sent to the parents to enable them to track progress of the child.
• Infrastructure : The school has a fully functional Computer Centre, sewing centre in accordance with the vision of Acharyashri Chandanaji to make every child self reliant. One school Bus has recently been added to the list of Infrastructure of the school. Medical facility is also provided.
• Sports Activities : Sports and games play an important role in character building and physical development of the children. Football fields, Cricket Pitches, Badminton Courts and all types of Indoor Games will be available at the new building, under construction, for the school. Due emphasis will be laid on sports, cultural activities and other vocational courses.