Giving Children a Home, Education & Hope.
Providing shelter, wholesome nutrition, UP Board recognized education, traditional Vedic values, and life-changing vocational skills to underprivileged children since 1915.
Children Supported
Green Campus
Selfless Service
Solar Clean Energy
Cows in Gaushala
Community Supported
Main Campus Gate • Moti Nagar
उ० प्र० नियन्त्रण बोर्ड द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त
"Every child is treated with dignity, care and equal opportunity. In Bal Sadan, no child is an orphan."
— Founding Principle Since 1915
A Home Built on Compassion
More Than a Home — A Place to Grow, Learn, and Thrive
Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan is a charitable residential and educational institution working tirelessly for orphaned, destitute, abandoned, and vulnerable children. In Bal Sadan, no child is treated as an orphan; our dedicated caregivers and educators provide genuine parenting, secure shelter, nutritious meals, modern schooling, and moral grounding rooted in Vedic values. Here, every child, irrespective of their background, is treated with care. There is no discrimination based on caste, color, creed, or religion. All children are the creation of God.
Residential Care & Shelter
Hostels for 100+ children with round-the-clock parenting, wholesome meals, and dignity.
Recognized Modern Education
Junior High School recognized by UP Basic Education Council with dedicated educators.
Vedic Values & Sanskars
Swasti Vachan, daily Havan, Upanishad teachings, and character development based on Arya Samaj ideals.
Vocational Skill Building
Computer literacy, tailoring, musical arts, martial arts, cooking, and self-reliance skills.
Health, Wellness & Gaushala
In-house homeopathic dispensary, naturopathy, weekly MBBS doctors, and fresh milk from 24 cows.
Our Mission & Sacred Purpose
Combining traditional Vedic Gurukul wisdom with contemporary education to prepare self-reliant, morally upright citizens.
Education
Rigorous Academic & Technical Upliftment
Providing recognized schooling up to Junior High School under UP Basic Education Council, alongside advanced computer training and academic mentorship.
Care
Dignified Parenting & Nurturing Home
Ensuring every child receives unconditional love, wholesome food, pure milk from our Gaushala, modern medical care, and safe residential shelter.
Values
Vedic Heritage & Character Formation
Instilling the timeless sixteen Sanskars, daily Havan, Upanishadic mantras, voice modulation, and moral virtues of truth, service, and universal brotherhood.
Independence
Vocational Skills & Self-Reliance
Equipping youth with practical vocations—IT skills, tailoring, culinary arts, music, and martial arts—preparing them to enter society with confidence and honor.
A Legacy of Compassion & Resilience
From a humble single-room sanctuary in 1915 to a thriving educational haven in Lucknow.
Establishment by Banarasi Lal Ji (Swami Nirbhayanand)
India has never lacked noble individuals guided by altruism rather than self-interest. Banarasi Lal Ji envisioned a sanctuary for orphan and destitute children that would offer shelter, nourishment, and quality education. With the support of like-minded citizens, on 11 May 1915, Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan was established. Later, Banarasi Lal Ji embraced a life of renunciation and was known as Swami Nirbhayanand.
Bal Sadan's Renaissance & Shri Dharm Dutt Ji
After the decline of the earlier Gurukul, Bal Sadan faced a period of severe hardship—lacking provision for education or basic meals, operating out of just one room with around twenty children. In the 1990s, Shri Dharm Dutt Ji (retired Joint Secretary from Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board) was moved by the children's plight and began visiting and teaching them regularly.
Leadership & Comprehensive Modernization
Recognizing his dedication and devotion, the organization appointed Shri Dharm Dutt Ji as Manager in 1992 and elevated him to Secretary in 1994. He contributed a significant portion of his retirement funds, along with generous community donations, to construct the hostel, multipurpose hall, and modern school building. Despite threats from anti-social land grabbers, supported steadfastly by his wife Mrs. Omeshwari, he firmly secured and modernized Bal Sadan.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Combining rigorous UP Board curriculum with technical computing, Sanskrit pronunciation, and moral values.
At Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan, education is not merely textbook rote learning. It is an all-encompassing journey that combines modern sciences, mathematics, and computing with ancient Gurukul traditions of self-discipline, contemplation, and ethical conduct.
- Campus Junior High School officially recognized by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council.
- Experienced, compassionate teachers and child counselors focusing on individualized academic growth.
- Modern technical education in a dedicated computer lab teaching digital literacy and Office suites.
- Proven track record of students achieving first-class marks in high school and intermediate board exams.
- Special guidance for post-12th technical diploma, vocational training, and collegiate admissions.
Students learn authentic phonetic pronunciation of Sanskrit hymns and Upanishads.
Digital literacy, MS Office, typing speed, and internet education for each child.
Vedic Values & Character Development
Echoes of Upanishads, divine fragrance of Havan, and timeless character formation rooted in Arya Samaj ideals.
Students performing Vedic Havan in sacred white attire at the campus Yagyashala.
Sixteen Vedic Sanskars
Children are taught the depth and rituals of the 16 Sanskars prescribed by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati in the Sanskar Vidhi.
Daily Agnihotra & Sandhya
Every morning and evening, the sacred fragrance of Havan and chanting of Swasti Vachan purifies the mind, body, and environment.
Community Ceremonies
Older students travel across Lucknow to conduct Havans, Upanayana, and weddings according to Arya Samaj customs, earning honorary Dakshina.
Universal Equality
Zero discrimination based on caste, color, or creed. Every child is nurtured as a divine creation of God with equal rights and respect.
Skills for an Independent Future
Equipping every child with practical vocations and creative arts to build a dignified, self-reliant life.
Computer Literacy & IT Skills
Dedicated computer laboratory teaching digital literacy, typing, office productivity, and internet research to prepare children for modern careers.
Vedic Education & Sixteen Sanskars
Imparting the sixteen sacred Vedic rites (Sanskars), Swasti Vachan, and correct pronunciation of hymns and mantras.
Yoga, Pranayama & Naturopathy
Daily dawn yoga, meditation, and naturopathic routines that foster physical strength, mental poise, and disciplined vitality.
Judo & Karate Martial Arts
Self-defense and martial arts training instilling self-discipline, focus, physical agility, and protective confidence.
Vocal & Instrumental Music
Training in classical Indian vocal music, harmonium, tabla, and devotional bhajans fostering cultural enrichment and creativity.
Sewing, Embroidery & Tailoring
Practical garment making, needlework, and tailoring skills providing vocational independence.
Painting & Clay Modelling
Creative arts sessions encouraging self-expression through sketching, canvas painting, and clay sculpture.
Food Preservation & Cooking
Culinary basics, nutrition science, and traditional Indian food preservation techniques.
Designed for Safety, Learning & Dignity
Spread over 3+ green acres in Lucknow with hostels, junior high school, auditorium, library, and sports courts.
Junior High School & Classrooms
On-campus school recognized by the UP Basic Education Council, featuring well-lit, airy classrooms and compassionate teaching staff.
- UP Basic Education Council curriculum
- Experienced teachers and counselors
- Quiet, focused study atmosphere
Modern Computer Laboratory
Dedicated technical facility equipped with computers, internet access, and interactive digital learning resources.
- Individual desktop workstations
- High-speed internet connectivity
- Typing and software productivity training
Residential Hostels & Dormitories
Clean, secure, and dignified living quarters housing approximately 100 children within a secure perimeter wall.
- Clean bedding and personal lockers
- Round-the-clock warden supervision
- Submersible water pumps for pure drinking water
Spacious Dining Hall & Modern Pantry
Large hygienic dining space where all children share three wholesome, freshly prepared vegetarian meals daily.
- Hygienic kitchen with steam and LPG cooking
- Fresh dairy from on-campus Gaushala
- Community dining fostering brotherhood
Shri Dharm Dutt Sabhagar (Auditorium)
Central multipurpose hall named in honour of visionary leader Shri Dharm Dutt Ji, hosting cultural functions and debates.
- Sound system and elevated stage
- Indoor seating for 300+ guests
- Venue for national celebrations and assemblies
Homeopathic Dispensary & Naturopathy Center
On-site healthcare clinic providing prompt medical care, naturopathic healing, and weekly visits by Govt. MBBS doctors.
- Trained nursing staff and first aid
- Weekly Friday clinics by Govt. MBBS doctors
- Homeopathic and naturopathic treatments
Physical Vitality & Daily Exercise
Daily morning yoga and outdoor gymnastics build disease-resistant stamina in resident children.
Dedicated Health & Wellness Support
Ensuring every child in our care is physically robust, mentally joyful, and clinically protected.
Homeopathic Dispensary
Fully equipped dispensary on campus for immediate treatment of seasonal fevers, coughs, and minor ailments.
Weekly Govt. MBBS Doctors Clinic
A dedicated team of Government MBBS doctors visits every Friday to conduct clinical examinations and treat children.
Yoga & Naturopathy Center
Natural healing regimens, daily dawn asanas, and pranayama to build strong immunity and emotional resilience.
Nutritious Diet & Pure Gaushala Milk
Zero food scarcity. Daily fresh, unadulterated milk from our 24 cows and protein-balanced vegetarian meals.
A Greener Campus Powered by the Sun
Pioneering ecological responsibility through our 18 kW rooftop solar installation and green campus routines.
Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan embraces sustainability as an extension of Vedic harmony with nature. With an 18-kilowatt rooftop solar panel array installed on the school building, the institution has significantly reduced its reliance on fossil power while ensuring continuous, uninterrupted electricity for classrooms, computer labs, and water filtration pumps.
Reliable clean energy ensuring students always have lights, fans, and active computing systems.
Children learn practical environmental conservation, tree planting, and zero-waste stewardship.
18-Kilowatt Solar Power Plant
Bal Sadan Campus Gaushala
Housing 24+ Indigenous Cattle & Calves
Gaushala: Care, Nutrition & Gau Seva
Providing nutritious dairy for our children while preserving reverence for sacred cattle.
A well-tended cowshed within the Bal Sadan complex serves the dual purpose of cow protection and providing children with fresh, pure, unadulterated milk every day. In keeping with Vedic ethos, the cowshed fosters an atmosphere of loving service and connects children intimately with nature.
- Sheltering and caring for over 24 indigenous cows and calves on campus.
- Supplies 100% pure, fresh, and unadulterated milk to all resident children daily.
- Children learn gentle compassion, respect for living creatures, and the virtue of Gau Seva.
- Generates organic fertilizer for campus gardens, vegetable plots, and flowering trees.
Donors frequently sponsor wholesome fodder (chara) and healthcare for our Gaushala cows during sacred family occasions.
A Day at Bal Sadan
From 6:00 AM dawn yoga to evening self-study, our daily schedule balances intellect, spiritual discipline, and joyful play.
Dawn Yoga & Meditation
Rejuvenating yogasanas, surya namaskars, and pranayama in the morning air.
Havan & Vedic Sandhya
Sacred fire ceremony, chanting of Swasti Vachan and Upanishad hymns.
Wholesome Breakfast
Nutritious breakfast served with pure fresh milk from the campus Gaushala.
Formal Schooling & IT Lab
Classes at the recognized Junior High School and practical computer training.
Lunch & Rest Period
Freshly cooked vegetarian lunch in the dining hall followed by relaxation.
Vocational Skills & Electives
Specialized classes in music, tailoring, crafts, and food preservation.
Sports, Martial Arts & Recreation
Playground sports, volleyball, badminton, judo, and music practice.
Evening Dinner
Community dinner shared with caregivers in an atmosphere of camaraderie.
Supervised Evening Self-Study
Homework, academic revision, and reading under mentorship of teachers.
Night Prayers & Rest
Peaceful conclusion of the day and restful sleep in dormitories.
Campus Life, Activities & Ceremonies
Authentic snapshots of our resident children learning, practicing rituals, celebrating festivals, and excelling in sports.
Campus Junior High School Building
School recognized by UP Basic Education Council
Sacred Yagyashala with Octagonal Pavilion
Where daily Agnihotra and Swasti Vachan take place
Computer Training Laboratory
Children mastering technical computing and digital skills
Campus Gaushala & Dairy
Sheltering over 24 indigenous cows providing pure fresh milk
18 kW Rooftop Solar Power Plant
Clean energy installation ensuring 24x7 green power
Volleyball & Sports on Green Grounds
Students active in outdoor athletics and team sports
Dining Hall & Wholesome Meals
Nutritious and balanced meals served with love
Vedic Sanskars & Sacred Havan Gathering
Students learning the 16 Sanskars and Vedic rituals
Help Us Build Brighter Futures for Vulnerable Children.
Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan operates independently without any government financial assistance, relying solely on the compassion, goodwill, and generosity of citizens like you. Your contribution directly provides food, lodging, education, and medical care to 100+ children.
Bank of India
Aishbagh branch, Lucknow
680310100008184
BKID0006803
9452158755@okbizicici
You Are Welcome to Visit Bal Sadan
We warmly invite patrons, well-wishers, and community members to visit our Moti Nagar campus, interact with our children, witness daily Havan rituals, and observe our educational and skill programs firsthand.