Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition Gurgaon
Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition Gurgaon
Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition – Gurugram
For the past sixteen years, Chinmaya Gurudham has proudly hosted the Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) in Gurugram — a sacred initiative inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s vision to make the Bhagavad Gita a living guide for children and adults alike.
What began as a humble effort within our Bala Vihar family has today blossomed into a citywide celebration of devotion, discipline, and divine learning.
Nurturing Values Through the Gita
At Chinmaya Gurudham, the Gita Chanting Competition is not merely about memorizing verses — it is about awakening the Gita spirit within. Each child who learns to chant also learns to focus, reflect, and live in harmony with dharma. Under the loving guidance of trained sevikas, participants are taught the correct pronunciation, meaning, and rhythm of each verse over a 2–3 month mentoring process, turning every practice session into an act of devotion.
Widespread Participation and School Outreach
The 2025 competition witnessed a truly heartening response.
Over 1,400 students registered from 25 schools across Gurugram, including 6 enthusiastic schools from Faridabad that joined us for the first time. We were also blessed to have active involvement from local government schools, where teachers were personally trained by Gurudham sevikas to ensure accurate chanting and understanding. Through this outreach, the divine message of the Gita continues to reach children from all walks of life, uniting them in the shared joy of sacred learning.
Guided with Grace, Judged with Devotion
The competition is thoughtfully conducted in three rounds, with dedicated and experienced judges guiding the process at every stage. Their focus extends beyond accuracy — they nurture confidence, devotion, and the inner transformation that comes through chanting with sincerity and love.
A Grand Celebration of Learning and Light
The final round of the Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition is celebrated as a grand annual event, hosted with the generous support of leading institutions such as Scottish High International School and Delhi Public School, Gurgaon.
This year, more than 120 prizes were presented to recognize and encourage the thirst for learning, sincerity of effort, and depth of devotion. The atmosphere on the final day was filled with the sacred sound of shlokas, heartfelt applause, and the quiet joy of seeing Gurudev’s vision unfold through young voices.
Continuing Gurudev’s Mission
Now in its 16th year, the Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition at Gurudham stands as a living tribute to Gurudev’s mission — to make the Gita a guide for life, not merely a scripture to be read. Each chant echoes His timeless message: “To know the Gita is to know life.”
Through this sacred endeavor, we continue to kindle a lifelong love for learning and a deep reverence for the wisdom of the Gita — one verse, one child, one heart at a time.
Bala Vihar
Yuva Kendra
Inspiring and nurturing youth (13–28) towards values, leadership, and spiritual growth at Chinmaya Gurudham.
Youth to Young Adults
CHYK classes are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00–11:15 am, led by Akansha, whose warm and insightful guidance fosters confidence, compassion, and purposeful living. Participants also engage actively with the central CHYK of the Gurudham and the Faridabad CHYKs, building a wider community of learning and friendship.
CHYK
Together, these initiatives create a nurturing environment where learning, reflection, and service converge—empowering individuals to realize their full potential while contributing meaningfully to society.
Study Groups
Exploring Vedantic wisdom through study, reflection, and discussion.
All-Age Learning & Expression – Study Groups
At Chinmaya Gurudham, our Study Groups and Weekly Forums provide a welcoming space for self-inquiry, reflection, and the study of Vedantic wisdom. Through thoughtful discussions and guided learning, participants of all ages can deepen their understanding of spiritual teachings and explore practical ways to integrate them into daily life.
As Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda emphasized
Mere listening to my yajnas will not add to your beauty. These ideas are to be reflected deeply and digested slowly. This process is hastened only when you discuss what you have studied with others. Study groups constitute the heart of our mission.
The Gurudham currently hosts _ active Study Groups, available both online and in-person in Gurugram, fostering a vibrant community of seekers. Participants benefit from interactive sessions, shared insights, and a supportive environment for personal growth and self-expression.
Schedule of Study Groups (Last Updated: [Insert Date])
[Here, a table or list of the Study Groups, timings, online/in-person mode, and facilitator names can be included for clarity.]
For more information or to join a Study Group, please contact...
Study Group Time-table
Chinmaya Study Groups
Study Groups at Gurugram
Text Day(s) Time Coordinator Contact Ramayana Wednesday 12.00-1.00 PM Alka Budhiraja 9650038481
Study Groups at Societies
Text Days Time Coordinator Contact Venue Bhagvad Geeta Tuesday 11.30-12.45 PM Abha Malhotra 9811135406 The Beltaire DLF Phase 5 Bhagvad Geeta Wednesday 11.30-12.45 PM Abha Malhotra &
Alka Gandhi 9811135406, 9999011993 Camellias DLF Phase 5 Bhagvad Geeta Monday 11.30-12.45 PM Abha Malhotra &
Anuradha Oberoi 9811135406, 99537 29719 Camellias DLF Phase 5
Study Groups Online
Text Days Time Coordinator Contact Ram Charit Manas Monday 10.15 AM - 11.15 AM Gayatri Nangia 9818099127 Manas Ke Moti Mon, Wed, Friday 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM Monica Rabinder 8826209995 Bhagavad Gita Tuesday 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM Som Oberoi 9899449296 Bhagavad Gita Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Som Oberoi & Anil Sachdev 9899449296
9811066760 Bhagavad Gita Thursday 11.30 AM - 12.45 PM Abha Malhotra 9811135406 Manas ke Moti 2 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM Renu Khanna 9810165504 Bhagavad Gita (Hindi) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 9.00 PM - 10.00 PM Monica Rabinder 8826209995 Bhagavad Gita (Hindi) Tuesday 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM Monica Rabinder 8826209995 Tattvabodh Monday - Saturday 6.15 PM - 6.45 PM Arun Goel, Anil Sainani,
Annu Anand, Sanjay Upreti
9810722607
98186 60998
9868213861
99581 56786
Kindle Life Saturday 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM Som Oberoi 9899449296 Kindle Life Mon and Friday 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM Monica Rabinder 8826209995 Kindle Life Thursday 7.30 AM - 8.30 AM Niharika Nangia 9818099113 Kindle Life Saturday 6.30 AM - 7.30 AM Niharika Nangia 9818099113 Vedic Chanting Tuesday 11.00 AM - 12.00 PM Tulsi Priya 8617278758 Gita Chanting Wednesday 8.00 PM - 9.00 PM Monica Rabinder 8826209995 Bhagavad Gita ... Text - Leep Sunday 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM Vidya Gopikrishnan 8129095065 Bhagavad Gita Sunday 8.30 PM - 9.30 PM Renu Khanna 9810165504 Himalayan Hermit The lofty life of Shri Tapovanam
Wednesday 10.15 AM - 11.15 AM Gayatri Nangia 9818099127 W Block, Plot No-01, Woodstock Ave, Nirvana Country, Sector 50, Gurugram,
Haryana 122018
| Chinmaya Study Groups | ||||
| Study Groups at Gurugram | ||||
| Text | Day(s) | Time | Coordinator | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramayana | Wednesday | 12.00-1.00 PM | Alka Budhiraja | 9650038481 |
| Study Groups at Societies | |||||
| Text | Days | Time | Coordinator | Contact | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagvad Geeta | Tuesday | 11.30-12.45 PM | Abha Malhotra | 9811135406 | The Beltaire DLF Phase 5 |
| Bhagvad Geeta | Wednesday | 11.30-12.45 PM | Abha Malhotra & Alka Gandhi | 9811135406, 9999011993 | Camellias DLF Phase 5 |
| Bhagvad Geeta | Monday | 11.30-12.45 PM | Abha Malhotra & Anuradha Oberoi | 9811135406, 99537 29719 | Camellias DLF Phase 5 |
| Study Groups Online | ||||
| Text | Days | Time | Coordinator | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Charit Manas | Monday | 10.15 AM - 11.15 AM | Gayatri Nangia | 9818099127 |
| Manas Ke Moti | Mon, Wed, Friday | 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM | Monica Rabinder | 8826209995 |
| Bhagavad Gita | Tuesday | 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM | Som Oberoi | 9899449296 |
| Bhagavad Gita | Sunday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Som Oberoi & Anil Sachdev | 9899449296 9811066760 |
| Bhagavad Gita | Thursday | 11.30 AM - 12.45 PM | Abha Malhotra | 9811135406 |
| Manas ke Moti 2 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM | Renu Khanna | 9810165504 |
| Bhagavad Gita (Hindi) | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday | 9.00 PM - 10.00 PM | Monica Rabinder | 8826209995 |
| Bhagavad Gita (Hindi) | Tuesday | 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM | Monica Rabinder | 8826209995 |
| Tattvabodh | Monday - Saturday | 6.15 PM - 6.45 PM | Arun Goel, Anil Sainani, Annu Anand, Sanjay Upreti | 9810722607 98186 60998 9868213861 99581 56786 |
| Kindle Life | Saturday | 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM | Som Oberoi | 9899449296 |
| Kindle Life | Mon and Friday | 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM | Monica Rabinder | 8826209995 |
| Kindle Life | Thursday | 7.30 AM - 8.30 AM | Niharika Nangia | 9818099113 |
| Kindle Life | Saturday | 6.30 AM - 7.30 AM | Niharika Nangia | 9818099113 |
| Vedic Chanting | Tuesday | 11.00 AM - 12.00 PM | Tulsi Priya | 8617278758 |
| Gita Chanting | Wednesday | 8.00 PM - 9.00 PM | Monica Rabinder | 8826209995 |
| Bhagavad Gita ... Text - Leep | Sunday | 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM | Vidya Gopikrishnan | 8129095065 |
| Bhagavad Gita | Sunday | 8.30 PM - 9.30 PM | Renu Khanna | 9810165504 |
| Himalayan Hermit The lofty life of Shri Tapovanam | Wednesday | 10.15 AM - 11.15 AM | Gayatri Nangia | 9818099127 |
| W Block, Plot No-01, Woodstock Ave, Nirvana Country, Sector 50, Gurugram, Haryana 122018 | ||||
Jnana Yagnas
Spiritual wisdom sessions guiding seekers toward self-knowledge and inner growth.
Jnana Yagnas at Gurudham
Stay connected. Stay inspired. Gurudham.
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Each year, the Gurudham hosts week-long Jnana Yagnas, where participants engage in in-depth study of a selected text, guided by Swamis and experienced teachers. Attendees explore the scriptures through daily sessions, discussions, and reflective practice, allowing the teachings to resonate deeply in their hearts and daily lives.✦
Over the years, our Gurudham has had the honor of hosting distinguished Swamis, including Swamini Vimalananda Ji from Chinmaya Gardens, Coimbatore, and Swami Abhedananda Ji from Chinmaya Mission, South Africa, among many others. Each Yagna brings unique insights, inspiring reflections, and practical guidance to help participants integrate spiritual principles into everyday living.✦
Jnana Yagnas create a serene and contemplative environment for self-inquiry, devotion, and learning. For those interested in participating in upcoming Yagnas or learning more about past sessions, please fill out the enquiry form below or contact us at [Insert Contact Number] and join our Whatsapp group to keep upto date.
The Essence of a Jnana Yajna
Wisdom that burns ignorance.
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Swami Chinmayananda coined the term ‘Jnana Yajna’ for Chinmaya Mission’s free public discourses on the scriptures. Traditionally, a yajna is a fire ritual where offerings are burned to invoke divine blessings. In a Jnana Yajna, ignorance of our true nature is symbolically burned in the fire of Vedantic wisdom, revealing the Self.✦
This transformative concept was first introduced in Pune in 1951, when Swami Chinmayananda addressed just five seekers. The thirst for accessible and inspiring teachings on the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita quickly grew, and by the 1960s, his discourses were drawing tens of thousands—making Vedantic knowledge available to all, regardless of background.
The Festival of Wisdom
Study week with Swamis.
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At Chinmaya Gurudham, Jnana Yagnas are a sacred celebration of spiritual learning and inner transformation, led by revered Swamis from across the Chinmaya Mission. These Yagnas provide seekers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the profound teachings of Vedanta, explore timeless scriptural wisdom, and experience the living presence of the Guru.
Swaranjali
Volunteer Opportunities
At Chinmaya Gurudham, seva (selfless service) is more than a task — it is a sacred expression of devotion, love, and gratitude. Inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s vision, every act of volunteering becomes a step on the spiritual path, transforming both the giver and the receiver.
Our volunteers form the living heartbeat of Gurudham. They help organize spiritual discourses, manage temple activities, support cultural and community programs, and assist in numerous behind-the-scenes efforts that sustain this sacred space.
Whether you can dedicate a few hours a week or offer your time during special events, there are many ways to serve:
- Assisting in temple and festival arrangements
- Supporting Jnana Yajnas and spiritual camps
- Volunteering at the Chinmaya Vani Bookstore
- Helping organize youth, study group, and children’s sessions
- Contributing to social and environmental seva projects
At Chinmaya Gurudham, seva (selfless service) is more than a task — it is a sacred expression of devotion, love, and gratitude. Inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s vision, every act of volunteering becomes a step on the spiritual path, transforming both the giver and the receiver.
Our volunteers form the living heartbeat of Gurudham. They help organize spiritual discourses, manage temple activities, support cultural and community programs, and assist in numerous behind-the-scenes efforts that sustain this sacred space.
Whether you can dedicate a few hours a week or offer your time during special events, there are many ways to serve:
- Assisting in temple and festival arrangements
- Supporting Jnana Yajnas and spiritual camps
- Volunteering at the Chinmaya Vani Bookstore
- Helping organize youth, study group, and children’s sessions
- Contributing to social and environmental seva projects
Chinmaya Mission Gurugram,
W Block, Plot No-01, Woodstock Ave, Nirvana Country, Sector 50,
Gurugram, Haryana 122018.
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