Month: June 2012

2nd Annual Interfaith Conference Organized By Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam -Temple Of Harmony

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  Chicago, IL: ‘Kriya Vendanta Gurukulam-Temple Of Harmony’, a nonprofit organization located in Joliet, IL and dedicated to spiritual growth and service to humanity, organized its 2nd Annual Interfaith Conference on Saturday, June 30th in the midst verdant campus grounds and its tranquil chapel. Despite of very hot temperature outside the event attracted over 115 citizens from various local and neighboring communities. Surely the topic of the conference says it all for this successful gathering of serene hearts and minds. The theme of this year dialogue was “Sustaining Our Faith In Everyday Life.” This unique concept of interfaith dialogue is the inspiration from the current beloved spiritual leader of Kriya Yoga International, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, who couldn’t attend in person but under his guidance various panelist were invited to participate and encourage keen spiritual curiosity in a peaceful abode. Center stage at this event was an extraordinary panel of eight spiritual and religious leaders from diverse faiths – Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The event was kicked-off by standing oblation of universal prayer. The panel was eloquently introduced to the audience and elegantly moderated by Swami Atmavidyananda Giri, the Director of Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam, who also introduced and explained […]

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South Asians receive overwhelming support for 4th of July Celebration in Edison, NJ

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Edison, NJ: Prominent public officials, Leading community leaders and business owners extended their full support to the forthcoming US Independence Day celebration scheduled to be held on 4th of July at the sprawling Municipal Park, also known as Papaianni Park near Edison Municipal Complex in Edison, NJ. “Edison Township is going to witness a great event being organized by the South Asian community”, said Toni Ricigliano, Mayor of Edison. “Both USA and India won their independence from the British. It is heartening to know that the people of South Asian community are as enthusiastic about celebrating the Independence Day of USA as they celebrate India’s Independence Day on 15th August every year.” The Mayor of Edison along with NJ Senator Sam Thompson, Upendra Chivukula and a number of county and local officials made their appearances to express their support at a kick-off function organized by South Asian Community Outreach, a not-for-profit organization spearheading the celebrations. “This celebration is very significant as it is an expression of love and faith of the South Asian community, whose members have contributed a great deal in sustaining the economy of New Jersey”, said State Senator Thompson. Sam Khan, Founder of the SACO pointed out […]

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Kaival Gyan Mandir, 5th Patotsav & Gurupurnima

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Subject: Kaival Gyan Mandir, 5th Patotsav & Gurupurnima Event: Kaival Gyan Mandir, 5th Patotsav & Gurupurnima Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday – July 13, 14 & 15, 2012 Venue: Kaival Gyan Mandir , 990 County Farm road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those […]

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Gujarati Samaj Organizes Entertaining Family Picnic

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Chicago IL : Gujarati Samaj Chicago’s (GSC) organized a Family Picnic From 11:30 to 7:00 pm on Sunday June 24th, 2012 at Cook County Forest Preserve, Northwest Busse Grove# 18 (Located on Higgins Road, Less than 1/2 mile East of 290, East of Route 53) Member Entrance Charges were $7 per persons and advance purchase charges were $6 per persons. For Non Members the charges were $10 per person-advance purchase $8 per person. Kids 5 years and below were free. Close to 350 members, friends, and well-wishers participated. Gujarati Samaj is organizing every year picnics in summer. President Suryakant Patel, and his team of Executives and volunteers as always were model of sincerity and enthusiasm running towards every nook and corner of the place to see that nobody get any difficulty and on toes to maintain trouble free environment for all participants. The food team was ready with Gota, Tea, Sandwich, Papdi, Chatni, Chips & Salsa, Nachos & Cheese, popsicle, Ice Cream and served during Lunch between 11-30 and 1-30 and between 5-45 to 6-30 pm. Dinner was served with Chhole, Puri, Pulao, Kadhi and Mango Pulp. To compensate heat, water Melon also was being served. The temperature was in […]

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Gujarati Samaj Organizes Entertaining Family Picnic

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DOWNLOAD PICTURES Chicago IL : Gujarati Samaj Chicago’s (GSC) organized a Family Picnic From 11:30 to 7:00 pm on Sunday June 24th, 2012 at Cook County Forest Preserve, Northwest Busse Grove# 18 (Located on Higgins Road, Less than 1/2 mile East of 290, East of Route 53) Member Entrance Charges were $7 per persons and advance purchase charges were $6 per persons. For Non Members the charges were $10 per person-advance purchase $8 per person. Kids 5 years and below were free. Close to 350 members, friends, and well-wishers participated. Gujarati Samaj is organizing every year picnics in summer. President Suryakant Patel, and his team of Executives and volunteers as always were model of sincerity and enthusiasm running towards every nook and corner of the place to see that nobody get any difficulty and on toes to maintain trouble free environment for all participants. The food team was ready with Gota, Tea, Sandwich, Papdi, Chatni, Chips & Salsa, Nachos & Cheese, popsicle, Ice Cream and served during Lunch between 11-30 and 1-30 and between 5-45 to 6-30 pm. Dinner was served with Chhole, Puri, Pulao, Kadhi and Mango Pulp. To compensate heat, water Melon also was being served. The temperature […]

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Holiday Inn Gurnee Opens With a fun filled Gala

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DOWNLOAD PICTURES Chicago IL: The Holiday Inn Gurnee located at 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee , IL. purchased by Ravinder Singh of New Crown Holdings, LLC and managed by Expotel Hospitality, had been closed for over a year while a full scale multi million dollar renovation had been under way with a scheduled opening of June 2012. The Holiday Inn Gurnee will be one of the premiere full service facilities in the Gurnee market with 210 newly appointed guest rooms and will feature a state of the art conference and banquet facility featuring over 10,000 square feet of space. June 22, 2012 Friday 6:00 PM the celebration was under way for the official Grand Opening Ceremony starting with a ribbon cutting attended by over two hundred guests and officials from The Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Lake County Chamber, as well as Mayor Kristina Korvarik, who proudly facilitated the ribbon cutting commemoration. Later in the evening, guests in attendance were lavished with “Food From Around The World” which was the theme of the evening. Live jazz music filled the lobby as attendees were presented Champagne upon arrival and escorted around the hotel for viewing of Lake County’s newest […]

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Holiday Inn Gurnee Opens With a fun filled Gala

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Chicago IL: The Holiday Inn Gurnee located at 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee , IL. purchased by Ravinder Singh of New Crown Holdings, LLC and managed by Expotel Hospitality, had been closed for over a year while a full scale multi million dollar renovation had been under way with a scheduled opening of June 2012. The Holiday Inn Gurnee will be one of the premiere full service facilities in the Gurnee market with 210 newly appointed guest rooms and will feature a state of the art conference and banquet facility featuring over 10,000 square feet of space. June 22, 2012 Friday 6:00 PM the celebration was under way for the official Grand Opening Ceremony starting with a ribbon cutting attended by over two hundred guests and officials from The Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Lake County Chamber, as well as Mayor Kristina Korvarik, who proudly facilitated the ribbon cutting commemoration. Later in the evening, guests in attendance were lavished with “Food From Around The World” which was the theme of the evening. Live jazz music filled the lobby as attendees were presented Champagne upon arrival and escorted around the hotel for viewing of Lake County’s newest hotel as […]

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Swami Mukundananda, Path to Happiness

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Subject: Swami Mukundananda, Path to Happiness, Enlightening Talks in English for Yoga & Meditation Event: Swami Mukundananda, Path to Happiness Time: July 8th (Sun) to 14th (Sat), 2012 Venue: The Meadows Club, 2950 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of […]

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Babbu Maan Live 2012

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Subject: Babbu Maan Live 2012 Event: Babbu Maan Live 2012 Time: 6:00PM, Sunday, July 08 2012 Venue: Copernicus center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be […]

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Bhajan Sandhya by Famous Artist Manish Khullar

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Subject: Global Gayatri Pariwar invite you for Bhajan Sandhya by Famous Artist Manish Khullar Event: Bhajan Sandhya by Famous Artist Manish Khullar Time: Saturday, July 7, 2012 Venue: Global Gayatri Pariwar, 8507 W. Clara Drive, Niles, IL 60714, USA For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the […]

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Jay Maldi Maa Temple Garba & Raas

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Subject: July3, 2012 Save Date for Jay Maldi Maa Temple Garba & Raas Event: Jay Maldi Maa Temple Garba & Raas Time: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012 Venue: Waterford Banquet Hall, 933 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the […]

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IOFA Presents Bollywood Nights with Poonam Bhatia

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Subject: IOFA fundraising with Bollywood singer Poonam Bhatia Event: IOFA Presents Bollywood Nights with Poonam Bhatia Time: 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 30, 2012, Venue:Alhambra Palace, 1240 West Randolph, Chicago For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite […]

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Rhythms of the Soul

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Subject: Sushmita Arunkumar’s Nrithyanjali School of Dance Presents Rhythms of the Soul Event: Rhythms of the Soul Time: 6 PM , Saturday – June 30, 2012 Venue: Oswego East high School. 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL 60543 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, […]

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Sustaining our faith in everyday life

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Subject: “Sustaining our faith in everyday life”, Second Annual Interfaith Conference Event: Sustaining our faith in everyday life Time: 3:00 to 5:30 pm Date: Saturday June 30, 2012 Venue: Kriya Vednta Gurukulam ‐ Temple of Harmony, 3400 Earl Drive, Joliet, Il ‐ 60431 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message […]

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The Tenth Anniversary Celebration for Foundation of Children

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Subject: Foundation of Children Invites you all for The Tenth Anniversary Celebration Event: The Tenth Anniversary Celebration for Foundation of Children Time: Friday – June 29, 2012 Venue: 820 N. Arlington Height Road, Arlington Height, IL 60004 For details click on flier Disclaimer: – Asian Media USA The material attached to this E-flyer is an advertising material received from promoter. Readers are requested to make appropriate inquiries and take appropriate advice before acting on the attached material. Asian Media USA shall not be liable to any person for loss or damage incurred or suffered as a result of his / her accepting or offering to accept an invitation contained in any advertisement published in this email. “The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of miss-delivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorized and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, […]

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AR Rehman office was looking for me

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Chicago IL: June 15, 2012 Suresh Bodiwala Chairman of Asian Media had an opportunity to interview Bollywood Play back singer Poonam Bhatia regarding “Her passion of music, journey in Bollywood, experience with AR Rehman and fans in USA. Please tell us about your journey in Bollywood? I started my singing career as a playback singer in the Mumbai film industry , which is now called Bollywood. From my childhood I had this secret dream to become a playback singer! Even my folks didn’t know about it! My mom is a trained classical singer. But she only sang on Delhi Radio. Singing on stage was a taboo! Forget about the films! But Lata Mangeshkar is what I wanted to be! Without realizing the hardship I’d need to endure and the amount of hard work that goes into it. I seriously started doing my riaz and taking my music lessons very seriously. We hear stories about people struggling to get a break in Bollywood. So when did you get your first break? I had gone with my friend to meet Anu Malik in a studio. He was recording for a movie called Diljale. They were recording the song “mera mulk mera desh, […]

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AR Rehman office was looking for me

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  Chicago IL: June 15, 2012 Suresh Bodiwala Chairman of Asian Media had an opportunity to interview Bollywood Play back singer Poonam Bhatia regarding “Her passion of music, journey in Bollywood, experience with AR Rehman and fans in USA. Please tell us about your journey in Bollywood? I started my singing career as a playback singer in the Mumbai film industry , which is now called Bollywood. From my childhood I had this secret dream to become a playback singer! Even my folks didn’t know about it! My mom is a trained classical singer. But she only sang on Delhi Radio. Singing on stage was a taboo! Forget about the films! But Lata Mangeshkar is what I wanted to be! Without realizing the hardship I’d need to endure and the amount of hard work that goes into it. I seriously started doing my riaz and taking my music lessons very seriously. We hear stories about people struggling to get a break in Bollywood. So when did you get your first break? I had gone with my friend to meet Anu Malik in a studio. He was recording for a movie called Diljale. They were recording the song “mera mulk mera […]

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Devotees celebrated Father's Day with ecstasy at Hari Om Mandir

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“Fatherlessness is a growing crisis in America, one that undergirds many of the challenges that families are facing. When dads aren’t around, young people are more likely to drop out of school, use drugs, be involved in the criminal justice system, and become young parents themselves. President Obama grew up without his dad, and has said that being a father is the most important job he has. That’s why the President is joining dads from across the nation in a fatherhood pledge – a pledge that we’ll do everything we can to be there for our children and for young people whose fathers are not around.” Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Hari Om Mandir located at 6N020 Medinah Rd, Medinah, IL celebrated Father’s Day with Desi style on Sunday, June 17th, 2012. Devotees started coming at 11:30 AM. All the devotees present enjoyed beautiful Bhajans recited by devotees. Father’s Day is a celebration of father’s day inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day was founded in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, born in Arkansas from Spokane, who was also the driving force behind its establishment. Its first celebration […]

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"Gujarat, Gujarati, Gujaratism”

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AIANA (Association of Indian Americans in North America) organized a curtain raiser for their spectacular three day event Chaalo Gujarat on June 12, 2012. This prestigious curtain raiser was held at Nicholas Music Center, Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Approximately 400 people attended this prestigious and “memorable” event that started at 7pm. AAINA will be holding their third Chaalo Gujarat World Gujarati Conference during Labor Day Weekend, which falls on August 31 to September 2, at the Raritan Expo Center in NJ. Founding President, Visionary and dynamic community leader, Mr. Sunil Nayak exclaims “It will be a memorable event and we want to showcase Gujarat of glorious past, the enterprising present and the bright future. The event will be quite different as compared to the earlier two ventures. This will be a unique event to showcase “Gujarat.” Highlights of the event over the three day extravaganza include: Celebrity Performance, Spiritual Discourses, cultural Shows, Trade Show, International Property Show, Seminars & Conferences, Poetry & Literature, Youth Events, Knowledge Exchange and Business Meets. Some major attractions include; Kaleidoscope, Virtual tour to Gujarat, Wax Statues of Legends, Multimedia Shows, Innovative Galleries, Laser Show and for the first time ever Miss. Gujarat […]

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Chinmaya Mission Chicago, Yamunotri Vedic Heritage Youth Camps 2012

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YAMUNOTRI CAMP – June 18-24, 2012 Theme: Mahabharata stories, Values from Srimad Bhagavad Geeta and Gratitude is the Attitude BADRI CAMP- July 16-22, 2012 Theme: Mahabharata stories, Values from Srimad Bhagavad Geeta and “Serve, Love, Know” For the past 30 years, Chinmaya Mission Chicago has been conducting Vedic Heritage Youth camps for the benefit of children in grade KG through High School. Each weeklong camp focuses on Value-based learning while having age appropriate fun throughout the day. This year, the camps were held from June 18-24 at Yamunotri center in Grayslake, IL and from July 16-22 at Badri center in Willow brook, IL. Both camps concluded with everyone feeling inspired to live a noble value-based life with a higher purpose. During a typical day, children learnt values through stories, games and interactive classes in the morning, participated in sports and games, made theme related crafts and learnt bhajans and stotrams in the afternoon. The vegetarian snacks/juice and meals were lovingly made and served by volunteers throughout the day. Under the guidance of Swami Sharananada, acharyas (teachers) from local centers and other Mission centers in the US came for the week specially to teach the camp material. This year’s theme was […]

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