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Bala Gokulam
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Dear Friends, American Hindu Association is proud to announce Bala-Gokulam classes for kids every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm at temple. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids and youth to learn and practice Hindu way of life, develop social awareness and leadership skills among children while having fun.
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What is Bala-Gokulam?
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Gokulam is the place where a seemingly an ordinary cowherd boy blossomed in to a divine incarnation. It is here that Krishna's magical days of childhood were spent and his powers came to be recognized.
Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children to discover and manifest that divinity. Bala-Gokulam will enable Hindu children in US to appreciate their cultural roots, learn Hindu values in an enjoyable manner and make good friends. They will also develop a sense of Seva, Service to humankind.
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Our Goal is...
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To facilitate children to appreciate, learn and practice Hindu way of life.
Instill pride and confidence in Hindu children about their identity.
Raise Hindu awareness in the society around.
Develop social awareness and leadership skills among children.
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Activities: Children will have lots of fun while they learn. Activities are planned for their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development. Weekly activities include: Games, Yoga, Vedas, Stories, Bhajans, Shlokas, Mantras, Sanskrit, Bhagvad Gita, Arts and Crafts and many more.
Festivals: Hindu Festivals like Ganesh Pooja, Holi, Janmashtami, and Shivaratri are celebrated with a special focus on children's participation. Children will perform the pooja themselves and the meaning behind the festivals is explained.
AHA Camp: Vacation can be magical. That's the time to explore, enjoy and make more friends. Annually, we conduct AHA Camp.
Community Service: Sewa or service is the best way for us to realize the divinity in all and serve the needy. We plan to take Children from Bala-Gokulam to visit elderly people in convalescent hospital or any appropriate activities.
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