Principal · Founder · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Three decades of building institutions, shaping futures, and proving that one committed educator can transform an entire community.
Chapter One · The Beginning
Son of a Karnataka farmer, K. Manjunatha carried the values of hard work and community into every institution he built — proving that purpose, not privilege, builds lasting legacies.
Farming Roots, Lifelong Values
Seeds planted with care become forests that shelter generations — a truth guiding every classroom decision for over three decades.
Education as Liberation
In rural Karnataka, education was a commitment, not a given. That belief — learning as dignity — shapes every school he builds.
Community Before Self
His schools serve families of every background with one belief: quality education belongs to every child, regardless of circumstance.
Chapter Two · Professional Journey
A journey that began at a blackboard and grew into three institutions serving over 2,000 students across Bengaluru.
Began teaching Mathematics at secondary and senior secondary levels in Bengaluru. A calling discovered in the very act of teaching.
Established early-morning and evening tuition at Laggere — structured learning from primary through senior secondary. Hundreds of first-generation learners found their academic path here.
Founded the first campus — Siri School, Nursery, Primary & High School, recognised by the Government of Karnataka at Laggere, Bengaluru. The institution built from the ground up.
Acquired and elevated Vishnu High School — recognised by the Govt. of Karnataka at BFW Layout, Ganapathinagar, Bengaluru. SSLC toppers honoured every year.
Acquired and transformed into the group's flagship campus. Full-size artificial turf sports ground and international-grade facilities — excellence made accessible to every family.
Engaged with government schools in Delhi and Mumbai, exchanging best practices in pedagogy. Attended national education development seminars. An educator who never stopped learning.
Chapter Three · The Leader
Three qualifications. Three decades. Three institutions. Leadership grounded entirely in service and an unwavering belief in every student's potential.
Education Development Seminar · Bengaluru
Chapter Four · The Institutions
Three institutions serving 2,000+ students with 100+ dedicated educators — each campus a living proof that excellence is not a privilege.
Nahi Jnanena Sadrisham · Siri & Vishnu Schools, Laggere, Bengaluru – 560 058
Chapter Five · Impact
The Human Impact
Every student who passes throughSiri & Vishnu Group of Schools arrives uncertain of their future and leaves with the knowledge, confidence, and conviction to build it.
School Life
Chapter Six · Educational Philosophy
Five pillars. One philosophy. Preparing students not just for examinations — but for life itself.
Education is the most powerful tool we have to transform lives and communities. Every child who walks through our gates carries the dreams of their family and the potential to shape tomorrow.
In over three decades, I have witnessed what becomes possible when a student is genuinely seen, heard, and believed in. My own journey — from a farming family in Karnataka to founding three schools in Bengaluru — taught me that circumstances need not define destiny.
We do not merely teach subjects. We nurture character, build confidence, and open doors that families never imagined could be opened.
Chapter Eight · Legacy
Doctors · Engineers · Scientists · Teachers · Entrepreneurs · Leaders
Every student K. Manjunatha has taught carries his belief into the world — that education, at its highest, is an act of love and a bet on human potential.
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