Chinmaya Mission conducts the balavihar for the purpose of teaching India’s rich spiritual heritage and the fundamentals of Vedanta to the young generation.
In Balavihar, the rich cultural heritage of India, including its teachings on moral values, is taught to children and youth at different levels, using the medium of stories, drama, arts and crafts, and discussion. Children are also taught popular Bhajans and Slokas. Classes are organized by children's age, catering to a specific age group.
BBNJ Balavihar - Upcoming Events
Next Balavihar session - March 14th ============================== Regional Gita Chanting Competition 2010
Apart from the kids activities, the Balavihar actively promotes and conducts various events throughout the year:
Series of discourses on "Tulasi Ramayanam' by Swami Shantananda at Bridgewater, at Anu & Suresh Bathala's Residence - 5, Zander Lane, Bridgewater,NJ 08807. Dates: March 6th and 13th. Time : 5 to 7 pm
Soundarya Lahari - Ongoing series of pravachan on Sundays from 7am to 8am by Swami Shantananda at Vrindavan. Listen remotely : Dail-in Number: 219-509-8111 Pin: 427466
Festival Celebrations By Balavihar families
Ashram Beautification
Welcome to Baskingridge/Bridgewater Balavihar
The Balavihar is conducted in Bridgewater-Raritan High School at 630 Garettson Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Basking Ridge/Bridgewater Balavihar starts from Sunday September 13th, 2009-10. Balavihar classes are typically for 2 to 3 sundays in a month. Balavihar is closed during normal school vacations and major holidays. All classes begin at 9:30 am sharp and end at 12:30 pm. Registration can be done between August 15th - September7th 2008 by any of the options below
Register Online on this website (Use the link from Main Menu)
This is a way to introduce Balavihar children to a Sanskrit word, learn its meaning and how it is used in a sloka or a conversation. This practical approach should help children learn the more common familiar words of Sanskrit easier.Having children collaborate with family members for this exercise should make it fun and give them a chance to exhibit their learning and creativity. The experience of presenting to an audience is certainly priceless.
This is not meant to be a formal instruction in Sanskrit language. Please sign-up and encourage all your friends to sign-up at
