Bhavan

Bhavan, written as भवन in Hindi and other Indian languages, is a common term that denotes a building, mansion, or residence. In addition to its literal sense, the word is widely used in institutional names to signify a place of learning, culture, or public service. The term also appears in the names of notable buildings and organizations in India.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is a major Indian educational and cultural organization founded in 1938 by K. M. Munshi. Based in Mumbai, it operates a network of schools, colleges, libraries, and cultural centers in India and abroad, with the aim of promoting Indian culture, languages, and arts.

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi. Built during the British colonial era as the residence of the Viceroy, it is now the president’s ceremonial and administrative seat and a landmark.

Beyond these, Bhavan appears in many other institute names and place names across India and abroad, reflecting its generic meaning and branding as a site of education, culture, or public life.