Gomant Vidya Niketan
100th anniversary logo | |
Façade of Gomant Vidya Niketan, 2016 | |
| Abbreviation | GVN |
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| Formation | 24 March 1912 |
| Founders | Several, unnamed |
| Founded at | Margão, Goa, Portuguese India |
| Type | Private cultural center |
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| Coordinates | 15°16′29.59″N 73°57′25.77″E / 15.2748861°N 73.9571583°E |
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President | Janardhan Verlekar |
| Award(s) | Best Cultural Institution Award |
Formerly called | Saraswat Brahman Samaj |
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The Gomant Vidya Niketan (GVN) is a private cultural center based in Comba, Goa, India. Established in 1912, it was originally founded as the Saraswat Brahman Samaj, a small library. Over time, the organization has expanded its scope and focus. Following the annexation of Goa in 1961, the organization was renamed to its current appellation. This change in name coincided with an elevation in the center's status, transforming it from a library into a broader cultural hub. The primary activities of the organization revolve around the promotion and hosting of cultural events and programs related to the Konkani and Marathi heritage. Gomant Vidya Niketan stands out as the longest-standing socio-cultural establishment in South Goa.