Cultural Literacy

Cultural Literacy is a Weekly Group Parvacha (पर्वचा) class that enables kid, ages 6 to 12, familiarize themselves with our scriptures, chants and culture.


The idea of “group chanting” is to leverage peer influence. It helps kids in the US see many others just like them – coming together and involved in learning our scriptures and chants. They get to experience “group parvacha” – an experience that many of us were blessed to have within our families and our communities! As kids participate and get comfortable with the shlokas, they can sign-up to recite as a speaker during the zoom session.

Beyond building lifetime memories and friendships, chanting shlokas provides additional benefits such as attaining improved memorization & cognitive skills and greater peace & calmness of mind - helpful habits that are advantageous throughout our lives.

▣ The chanting consists of the following four sections:

Dainandin Prarthana Manache Shlok Longer Chants Aartis & Mantra Pushpanjali
■Vakra Tunda
■Shubam Karoti
■Shantakaram
■Yakundendu
■Gurur Brahma
■Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
■Asato Ma Sad Gamaya
■Shlok 1-11 ■Ganapati Stotra ■Ganapati
■Devi
■Ghalin Lontanga

▣ Upon registering for the class, you will receive transliterated handouts with meanings and explanations of the chants so children understand the intent of the scripture.

▣ You will also receive audio files. The audio files, when listened to at home on a regular basis, reinforce the intonations and pronunciations making it easier and easier for children to chant and eventually memorize.

▣ The program will run in two semesters, Fall (Sept to Dec) and Spring (Jan to May) with 10, 40-minute group sessions over Zoom (on Sundays at 6 PM Pacific) per semester. Parents are highly encouraged to accompany their child so they can reinforce the sholk / chants at home.

▣ The Participation Fee is $99 per child for Fall 2026




"My daughter enjoys so much that she now plans her weekend around this class. She’s prouder and more curious about the Vedanta culture as a result of this class. It is great to see her singing and enjoying Aarti's during Ganapati celebrations."

MEDHA N

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Fall session dates: Sunday Sept 27 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 1, 15, 22 Dec 6, 13 2026.
Session Time: 6:00 PM Pacific, over Zoom
Session Fees: $99 per child

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