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SUMMARY:GitaFest - Learn Gita Competition
DESCRIPTION:Learn Gita (Vocabulary) \nThe competition will be held at Chinmaya Andover Center located on 1 Union Street\, Andover\, MA 01810 on Sunday\, June 7th. 2026.  \nPlease register again even if you had previously registered indicating the test session you will be taking. Last date to register is May 16th\, 2026. \nRegistration link for Vocabulary test: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDkmc0Lg_xXSffZ1E9QP5qPSgHuO7yGA4JhgV1So0hb60c5Q/viewform?usp=header \nThe test will be administered in three sessions 1- 8.30 AM \,  2 – 11:45 AM  & 3 -1 PM due to BV and language classes that happen that day. \nLearn GITA Vocabulary quiz will be held in-person and proctored by a volunteer. \nShowcase your understanding of the meaning of the words in Chapter 12 of Bhagavad Gita – भक्तियोगः ( bhaktiyogaḥ ) \nDownload list for your grade from:  https://chinmayagita.net/gitafest2026/ \nFor: Grade 1 – Grade 2 – Vocabulary List – Matsya Group (Grades 1-2) \n Grade 3 – Grade 6 – Vocabulary List – Kurma Group (Grades 3 – 6); \n Grade 7 – 12 – Vocabulary List – Varaha Group (Grades 7 – 12) \nGITA YUVA TALKS: For Grades: 10 – 12 – State level \nSpeakers are requested to talk for 5 minutes on a selected topic from the list below. Speakers should be prepared to answer questions on the topic of their presentation. \nQualified speakers from the State Final Competition will be emailed a zoom meeting link with the assigned time\, prior to the event. Yuva Talks will be conducted on Sep 5\, 2026. \nTOPICS FOR YUVA TALKS \n\nTurn your emotions into inner strength\, by practising the yoga of devotion\nFind a steady anchor in a turbulent world\, by practising the yoga of devotion.\nElevate Your Self\, by practising the five guiding truths from bhagavad-gītā. (GITA pañchāmrit)\n\nLearning resources to study and understand the Meaning of chapter 12 will be published in the upcoming weeks. \nDate for these talks will be confirmed based on registrants and judges availability. Tentatively it is scheduled for PM of June 7th\, 2026 in Chinmaya Mission Andover Center. \nIf you are interested in Gita Yuva Talk you may register here \nRegistration link for  Gita Yuva Talks \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHl4TiI1Hz1HaugvpR0jguIUNso-NuiZwP0YjOBD5Ef3utrA/viewform?usp=header \nDate for these talks will be confirmed based on registrants and judges availability. Tentatively it is scheduled for PM of June 7th\, 2026 in Chinmaya Mission Andover Center. \nAny questions may be addressed to Coordinator – Venkatesh Tyagasamudram at ge************@gm***.com
URL:https://chinmaya-boston.org/event/gitafest-gita-chanting-competition/
LOCATION:andover ma\, 1 union street\, andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balavihar,Cultural,Religious,Spiritual
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SUMMARY:Kaamaakshi - A Dance Production
DESCRIPTION:Navarathri is a sacred celebration of the Divine Mother\, revered across the Indian subcontinent in countless forms and traditions. Beyond geographical and linguistic boundaries\, Devi is worshipped as the source of wisdom\, prosperity\, and grace. \nKaaMaakshi draws inspiration from this universality. Symbolically\, Kaa represents Saraswathi\, the Goddess of wisdom\, and Maa signifies Lakshmi\, the Goddess of prosperity. Together\, they unite in Lalithambika\, the Divine Mother who embodies all three. \nThrough music\, dance\, and visual artistry\, KaaMaakshi pays homage to Saraswathi\, Lakshmi\, and Lalithambika—the three divine manifestations celebrated during the auspicious festival of Navarathri. \nWisdom\, Prosperity\, Grace — One Divine Mother. \nCREDITS: \nConcept and choreography – Aishwarya Balasubramanian\nConcept curation and resource – Abishek Chandrasekar\nArt – Upasana Govindarajan\nMusic composition – Hariprasad Kaniyal\, Abishek Chandrasekar\nRhythm composition – G. Vijayaragavan \nDancers:\nSoumya Rajaram\nAishwarya Balasubramanian\nManasa Jayanthi\nShriya Srinivas\nHarini Mohan\nAnanya Magesh\nVaishnavi Pillai\nSharmada Rajaram \nMusicians:\nBhavajan kumar\nAmritha Pai\nMahathi Athreya\nSreshtaa Rajesh\nSrivatsan Mukunthraj\nSahana Venkatesh\nSadhana Venkatesh
URL:https://chinmaya-boston.org/event/kaamaakshi/
LOCATION:andover ma\, 1 union street\, andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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