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Bala Vikas | 2023- 2024


Igniting the spark of divinity within every child



all classes will be conducted virtually & In-Person

Bala Vikas at Sarvamangala Shri Saneeswwara Temple is a forum for children to discover and manifest that spiritual divinity.

Bala Vikas will enable Hindu children in US to appreciate their cultural roots, learn Vedic values in an enjoyable manner that will make them proud of who they are and make good association. They will also develop a sense of Seva, Service to the divine & humankind.

Children will have lots of fun while they learn. Activities are planned for their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development.



Shlokas

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Dance

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Yoga

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Games

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Stories

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Music

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Bajans

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Arts & Crafts

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variety of activities to bring out the creative power within the children and also to make them good team players.

Here are some ideas that have been found successful:

  • Clay Modeling - Especially for Ganesha pooja, children can make murti of Ganesha themselves.

  • Rangoli - Demonstration and some hands-on training.

  • Projects on modeling with cardboard, foam, sticks, etc.

  • **Teerth Yatra or Pilgrimage (Visit to temples in your town).

  • **Picnic with all the families to build family level bonding.

  • Seva: Supplies sent to homeless shelters, **Visit Hospitals, children’s wards in hospitals, soup kitchens, etc.

  • A presentation by social workers group or teenage counselors about challenges Desi American society are facing today.

  • Presentations of reciting shlokas, singing songs, speaking, etc at various forums

  • Art of Skit writing and acting.

  • Annual Hindu Quiz.

  • Dialogue between parents and children (For teenagers)

  • Celebrating Hindu festivals in schools.

  • Teaching how to read and write Desi Languages.

  • Preparing posters on different topics: as a group project.

**Skipped during COVID-19 per New York State Guidelines


OUR GOAL

  1. To facilitate children to appreciate, learn and practice Vedic way of life.

  2. Instill pride and confidence in Hindu children about their identity.

  3. Raise Vedic / Hindu awareness in the society around.

  4. Develop social awareness and leadership skills among children.      

  5. And, learn to co-exist in any surroundings they are exposed to.


For Any questions:

Please call the Temple Office – 718 740 9400

Or

Email: temple.Navagraha@gmail.com