About Us

Downingtown Balvihar (DBV) is a non-profit (with IRS 501(3)C certification) organization offering educational/cultural services to students > 3y old.  Our members typically share Indian American heritage with a desire to expose their children to Indian culture, language, and foundations of professional success such as prowess in mathematics, and leadership.

History 

2007-2008    Founding – Registered as non-profit organization within the State of PA

                        Started with Culture & Hindi classes

                        Moved classes from Bell Tavern Park to Collegium Charter, Exton

                        Membership: 40

2008-2009    Membership:  59

2009-2010    Membership: 55

                        Introduced Vedic Mathematics

2010-2011    Membership: 135

                        Moved classes to larger facilities at Pierce Middle School

                        Updated by-laws and implemented new organization structure

                        Obtained IRS 501(3)C tax-exempt certification

2011-2012    Membership: 131

                        Introduced Leadership Workshop

                        Introduced Gujarati Language

                        Introduced Books for Culture Curriculum