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Chinmaya Mission Atlanta has over 350 Chinmaya Bala Vihar students in two locations:
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Chinmaya Niketan Bala Vihar
Website: https://chinmaya-atlanta.com/niketan-bala-vihar
Timings: Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Location: 5511 Williams Road, Norcross, GA 30093
Language classes: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati 1:00-1:45 pm (before Bala Vihar)
Contact:
Acharya Geetha Raghu at 478-213-6692 or bvcoordinator@chinmaya-atlanta.com
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Temple Bala Vihar at Hindu temple of Atlanta
Website: http://www.chinmayaatlantabalavihar.org
Timings: Sunday, 10.20 AM to 12 Noon.
Location: Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Contact:
Mrs. Geetha Raghu at 678-615-7088
Sundaresan Jayaraman
Anu Nathan at email
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Chinmaya Mission Atlanta Bala Vihar Overview
Chinmaya Bala Vihar helps nurture the minds of our young children by teaching them the values of Sanatana Dharma and helping them grow into responsible and productive citizens of tomorrow
- To impart values to the children and the art of right thinking among the youth
- To teach children the fundamentals of Hindu beliefs, and how to apply them in their day-to-day challenges
- To help kids be strong leaders with integrity and pride in their rich heritage
- Classes organized by children’s grade
- All classes conducted by experiencedteachers
- Language classes offered
- Simultaneous spiritual classes for parents
National Age-Appropriate Bala Vihar Syllabus:
Vedanta Alphabet Safari, Ramayana, Sri Hanuman, Shrimad Bhagavatam, Mahabharata, Symbolism in Hinduism, India and Festivals of India, Values from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Ramacharitamanasa, Characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata, Hindu Culture, Introduction to Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
Additional Bala Vihar Benefits:
Service Projects, Language Classes, Gita Chanting Classes, Yearly Bala Vihar Events, Gita Chanting Competition, Pujas (Ganesh, Lakshmi, Shivaratri), Ramnavmi Fancy Dress Competition, Festival Celebrations (Holi, Garba, Fireworks)