INTRODUCTION
Arohana Educational & Cultural Trust (R) was formed in the Year 2011 with the objective of promoting Educational & Cultural aspects of rural Karnataka particularly in Mysore District. Somanathapura an historical place with Chennakeshawa temple, the master piece Hoysala Architecture, which was the guiding force for establishing an educational Institution with the aim of serving better to the educational Cultural needs of rural children.
BACKGROUND
A team of 15 rural young minds who were already into social service often discussing about the present scenario of schooling which compel the parents to move out of the villages to cities with the only objective of providing “Good & Quality Education” for their siblings, which compel them to leave their farming, business and most importantly the family – the old parents, who are in need of the love and affection of their kith & kin during their last phase of life. Also, it is found that the rich cultural diversity of rural Karnataka is declining and losing its importance during last few decades. Thus, Arohana Educational & Cultural Trust (R) emerge out with the concept to facilitate life supportive real time education and to nurture the rich and vital rural cultural as part of their school curriculum.
Somanathapura, a historic village renowned for the magnificent Chennakeshava Temple — a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture — served as the inspiration and guiding force behind the establishment of this educational institution. The Trust was founded with the vision of serving the educational and cultural needs of rural children and empowering them through quality education rooted in values and tradition.