N.S.S. College, Punalur

   Sree Narayana College, Punalur established by the S. N. Trusts, Kollam in reverential memory of the saint, philosopher and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru effectively serves the educational and intellectual needs of the society ensconced in the eastern niche of Kollam district. The College was officially inaugurated by Sri. R. Sankar, the former Chief Minister of Kerala on 15 July 1965. The first Principal of the College was the noted social scientist Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan. Nestling in a verdant hillock of twenty five acres, the College comes alive to the sound of hundreds of young men and women ascending their temple of learning and enlightenment. The College celebrated its 50 years pursuit of glory and excellence in 2016.

     Named after the great seer, mystic poet and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, the vision and mission of the college are pertained to the wordings of the great philosopher. Imbibing the teachings and thoughts of Guru and upholding Guru’s words, “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man”, the institution disseminates the idea of Love , Brotherhood and Humanity among its students. The institution plays an inevitable role in educating the youth and bringing themselves into the Knowledge of Enlightenment.