Bala Vihar

Cultivating Strong Roots

Bala Vihar

Bala Vihar is a weekly gathering for children aged 5 to 12 years. Sessions are conducted at Chinmaya Mission Centres or private homes under the guidance of trained teachers.

Bala Vihar Mission Statement
To help children learn values with fun, to delight like the moon and shine like the sun.

Bala Vihar fosters the holistic well-being of children by nurturing their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development through value-based learning and spiritual growth.

Bala Vihar: Bloom, Grow and Embrace Values

Bala Vihar sessions follow a comprehensive learning framework inspired by Swami Chinmayananda. Held worldwide, these 90-minute sessions focus on holistic development by nurturing physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of a child.

Objectives

Holistic Development

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Inspire Right Thinking: Shape young minds to think clearly, judge rightly and live courageously according to noble values and ideals.
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Cultivate Love for Culture: Instill pride in India’s rich heritage and spiritual wisdom, nurturing respect for tradition and the environment.
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Foster Holistic Growth: Develop the child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions, ensuring balanced and integrated growth.
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Build Strong Character: Prepare children to face life’s challenges with confidence, discipline, compassion, and a cheerful outlook.
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Encourage Seva and Leadership: Nurture responsibility and selfless service, enabling them to grow into responsible citizens and future leaders.

USP

Salient Features

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Curriculum - A structured, yet locally adaptable curriculum for Centres across the globe.
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Teacher Training - Teacher training with a robust support system for Teachers.
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Learning Resources - A diverse range of printed and digital resources to make learning fun and effective. Explore more at Chinmaya Kids

Impact

Value-Based Living

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Spiritual Connection - Kids share valuable insights inspiring home, chanting and festival rituals.
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Scriptural Foundation - Shravanam (Listening) and Mananam (Reflection) from childhood itself.
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Guided Inquiry - Scripture-based logical answers to questions.
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Value-Based Living - Learning values through stories, inspiring real-life application.

A Glimpse into Bala Vihar

Where Learning Meets Fun and Values

Prayers, Bhajans & Chanting

Stories of Devotion & Moral Values

Art & Craft

Games & Activities

Interactive Discussions

Festival Celebration

Bala Vihar Camps

Chinmaya Mission's residential and non-residential spiritual camps for children, held during weekends and school holidays are a much-loved favourite. The camps which vary in duration from two days to three weeks are framed around entertaining, thought-provoking themes and subjects. They offer a very special time for living in a spiritually rich, fun-focused, action-oriented setting ideal for making friends and developing positive qualities. Fostering teamwork, friendship and leadership, the camps are highly interactive and specifically fashioned for specific age groups.

Heartfelt Experiences: Why Kids cherish Bala Vihar?

Hear it from Them

Love for Bala Vihar

"Bala Vihar allowed me to be more connected to my spiritual side and it taught me not just about my culture and religion but also about being a better person in general. Our Bala Vihar teacher instilled the values of respect, integrity, empathy and honesty in us. Apart from this, we also learnt how to keep in touch with our traditions like Poojas, Festivals, Shlokas and Bhajans. Bala Vihar has always been a place where I had mentors and moral support. My Bala Vihar journey, from the age of 7 to 17, has made me realise how lucky I am to have had such an amazing group that helped keep me on the right path regarding values, traditions and spirituality.” – Keerti Kalluru, Class of 2018, Raleigh Durham.

Our present work may be great or small. Yet, the important thing is to do it well.

Swami Chinmayananda

Contact Us

To find out about classes and activities near you, contact your nearest Chinmaya Mission Centre or contact us at ccmt@chinmayamission.com

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com