Education is the basis of knowledge. Learning about one's cultural roots and heritage, forms one's identity. The HCCC Youth and Education Committee organizes the Balajyothi & Bhakti Jyothi Program to educate Asian Indian children about our culture and heritage. This program is focused on children ages 3 and up, and their parents. This program started in 2001 with an introduction to the dieties in the Shiva Vishnu Temple. The prgram is currently in its fourth year. The classes are held from 1 pm - 2 pm, second and fourth Saturday of every month at the HCCC Learning Center/Library. These classes are conducted with the aim to educate children through stories of Gods and Goddesses. The stories are compiled with pictures suitable for the participants making it more interesting and fun-filled. Bhajans and Slokas along with their meanings are also taught. In this class, stories of the Gods, their symbolic representation, how they aid in the upkeep of good are discussed. Children are well supported by Balajyothi & Bhakti Jyothi teachers who encourage them to share their ideas and talk about their thoughts. The class challenges all ages. It is a fun filled interactive one hour class in which both the parents and the children are involved in learning.
YEAR 2011
| Balajyothi * | Bhaktijyothi | |
| Time | 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm | 2:15 pm - 2.45 pm |
| Ages | 4 and above | 21 and above |
| Focus | Stories, Slokas, Bhajans, Art and Craft | Essence of Rituals and Slokas |
| When | 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month | |
The classes are free!
Write to
Instructor: Chitra Padmanabhan or Kamala Shankar
E-mail: HCCC_BalaJyothi_Participants@yahoogroups.com
* During the classes, we encourage children to maintain discipline and urge parents to cooperate