BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chinmaya Gurukul - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cmgurukul.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chinmaya Gurukul REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008786-1774794600-1774798200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008720-1774785600-1774789200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008588-1774776600-1774780200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008785-1774189800-1774193400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008719-1774180800-1774184400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008587-1774171800-1774175400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20251215T000345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T041203Z UID:10009259-1774101600-1774110600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Gita Chanting Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:NOTE: For the competition students will be asked to chant a subset of the verses assigned to their age group.  \n\n\n\nOur annual Gita Chanting competition is scheduled for Saturday March 21st (for children) and TBD (for adults) 2026.  \n\n\n\nThe competition will be conducted in person at the Ashram for children and via Teams for adults. \n\n\n\nIt will be on Chapter 12\, “Yoga of Devotion/Bhakti Yoga”. \n\n\n\nThe verses to be memorized for the competition are as follows:Shishu-KG: Verses 1-81st-2nd grade: Verses 1-113rd-4th grade: Verses 1-145th-6th grade: Verses 1-177th+ grades: Verses 1-20Adults: entire chapter (verses 1-20) \n\n\n\nAdults: entire chapter (verses 1-20)Note: For adults\, there are 2 parts to the challenge: recitation from memory\, and quiz on the meaning. You can choose to participate in one or both. \n\n\n\nPlease encourage your kids to participate. Do signup your kids to help the planning.  \n\n\n\nCLICK TO SIGNUP \n\n\n\nYou can download the PDF of the verses below: \n\n\n\n\nPDF of all verses\n\n\n\n\nDownload audio files in ‘Lead and repeat’ mode \n\n\n\n\nVerses 1-10\n\n\n\nVerses 11-20\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractice classes for Gita Chanting are available:In person at Ashram:Sun. 10:40-11:20am Room M2   Sun. 1:20-1:50pm Room M2 \n\n\n\nOnline:Saturday afternoon 3:30-4pm – Click here ->Teams mtg Mon\, Tue\, 7:45pm-8:10pm – Click here ->Zoom mtg \n\n\n\nParents\, do encourage your kids to participate. You can chant with them at home and help them memorize. It is a win-win for both! URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/gita-chanting-competition-2026/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gita-Jayanti-Tapovan-Jayanti-puja-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008784-1773585000-1773588600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008718-1773576000-1773579600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008586-1773567000-1773570600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008783-1772980200-1772983800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008717-1772971200-1772974800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008585-1772962200-1772965800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008782-1772375400-1772379000@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008716-1772366400-1772370000@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008584-1772357400-1772361000@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008781-1771770600-1771774200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008715-1771761600-1771765200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008583-1771752600-1771756200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20260119T134800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T021222Z UID:10009261-1771178400-1771189200@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri 2026 DESCRIPTION:We welcome all Chinmaya Gurukul families to participate in the divine Maha Shivaratri Puja at our ashram on Feb 15th\, 2026 at 6 PM. The Puja will be conducted by the priest from Hindu temple of Atlanta. Prasad will be served after the Puja. 1. We need RSVPs from you to arrange for a Dinner Potluck. 2. There are opportunities to become Puja Yajaman (who will do puja with all dravayas on a lingam provided by us)\, Archana Sponsorship\, Mala sponsorship.3. We would appreciate if you could sign up for any item from the dinner potluck sheet.We hope to see you all at the puja in our ashram.Om Namah Shivaya! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Maha Shivaratri Sign-up Sheet URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/maha-shivaratri-2026/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Maha_Shivaratri_2026.jpg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008780-1771165800-1771169400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008714-1771156800-1771160400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008582-1771147800-1771151400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008779-1770561000-1770564600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008713-1770552000-1770555600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008581-1770543000-1770546600@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T223109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T223111Z UID:10008778-1769956200-1769959800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-3-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222819Z UID:10008712-1769947200-1769950800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-2-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20250807T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215447Z UID:10008580-1769938200-1769941800@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Bhagavad Gita Adult Class DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Session for Adults. URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/session-1-bhagavad-gita-adult-class/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Study Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cmgurukul.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T145321 CREATED:20251210T190310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T002016Z UID:10009258-1769853600-1769864400@cmgurukul.org SUMMARY:Republic Day Competitions 2026 DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed to 1/31/2026 due to last week’s inclement weather. \n\n\n\nOur Annual Republic Day competitions are announced for Jan 24th Sat\, These are for 3rd grade and older kids only. Younger kids will participate in Fancy dress parade! \n\n\n\nBackup day – 2/1/2026 Sun 10:30am-12:00pm – Writing and Speech onlyThis year the theme is centered around Amrit Mahotsav- Celebrating 75 years of Chinmaya Mission and Gurudev’s contribution in spreading the knowledge of the Gita to the masses. Time to think deeper and higher and in all colors! Explore your creativity! \n\n\n\nParents\, please encourage your kids\, discuss ideas and various competitions they can participate in. We look forward to enthusiastic participation from everyone! Do signup your kids to help the planning.  \n\n\n\n\nClick to SIGNUP\n\n\n\n\nWriting topics:Elementary school – ‘Why is Bala Vihar is important to me’ Middle school –1) How to Make your Mind your Best Friend- Gita Panchamrit -1st verse2) Gurudev’s Vision: Vedic Yagna to Jnana YagnaHigh school – 1)Gurudev’s Vision: Vedic Yagna to Jnana Yagna2)Gita Panchamrit My Life Guide- Use verses from Gita Panchamrit that can guide our life \n\n\n\nRules for writing: Please join 5 mins early as the instructions will be given at the beginning. \n\n\n\n1)Put your first and last name\, grade\, session(S1\,S2\,S3\, Marietta)\, teacher’s name on the top of the essay. Add page numbers before turning it in \n\n\n\n2)You will hand write the essay during the competition on the paper we provide. Please bring a clipboard\, pencils\, eraser. \n\n\n\n3)The essay should be 2-3 pages in length. Try to be creative adding quotes\, names\, BV learnings. \n\n\n\nSpeech topics: 6th grade and up:1) Gurudev’s Vision: Vedic Yagna to Jnana Yagna2) Gita Panchamrit My Life Guide- Use verses from Gita Panchamrit that can guide our life \n\n\n\nSpeech topics: CHYK1) Leadership lessons from Bhagavad Gita2) From Self Doubt to Self Mastery – Journey through the Gita \n\n\n\nRules for Speech:  (You can do speech competition after Art/writing if participating in multiple competitions) \n\n\n\n1. Prepare your speech so that when you present it to the audience it is 3-4 mins long. It should be a minimum of 3 mins and not more than 4.5mins. 2. You may use a note card for cues but cannot read it verbatim.3. Points will be given for: Length of speech – not too short or too longClarity of speech – not too fast\, clear and audibleOrganization of content (good beginning\, middle\, ending\, not repeating)Quality of content (relevant to topic\, usage of quotes\, BV learnings\, humor)Presentation of content – Effective delivery and eye contact with the participants \n\n\n\nSpeech topics – Adults We are introducing a category for adults to participate in Speech Competition and the topics are:1) My Spiritual Quest – Have you started your quest and where is it leading you?2) Why I send my child to Bala Vihar \n\n\n\nRules for Adult Speech Competition:  \n\n\n\nIt’s Really simple! Prepare a 3-4min speech and record a video of your speech. \n\n\n\nSend a link to the video recording of your speech on one of the above topics by 2/15/2026 via email to bvcompetitions@chinmayamissionalpharetta.org. \n\n\n\nArt -Topics are based on Gita PanchamritGrades 3rd and 4th : Shri Krishna’s Assurancesome ideas:a) Draw a picture of Lord Krishna standing by you or with you while you are doing something important or challengingb) A symbolic image of Shri Krishna’s message offering guidance\, peace\, and hope during times of confusion or sadness. \n\n\n\nGrades 5 and Above:1) Take charge of your life and rise up:some ideas:a) Illustration of making a good choice (e.g.\, choosing to help\, study\, or be kind) instead of a bad one.b)Use a visual metaphor (like climbing a mountain or crossing a river) to show how you overcame a problem through your own effort. \n\n\n\n2) How Does One Uplift Oneself?some ideas: :a)Showing a simple activity that makes you feel happy\, stronger\, or better (like reading\, exercising\, or meditating).b)Depicting the inner and outer tools you use to be a better person (e.g.\, gratitude\, focused study\, good habits). \n\n\n\n3) Develop an Attitude of Dedicationsome ideas:a) Illustrate a time you worked very hard and were proud of what you made or did (e.g.\, a perfect drawing\, cleaning your room\, finishing a chore).b) An illustration of the difference between being a focused worker and a worried worker\, emphasizing that the effort is more important than the reward.c) A deep symbolic representation of Karma Yoga\, performing duty as a form of worship\, where the action itself is the offering \n\n\n\nRules for Art: 1) Please plan to come 5 min early so the kids can settle down2)We will provide the Drawing sheet (11 X 14) to all3) Please bring your own pencil\, erasers and whatever coloring materials. Please note only dry coloring materials like color pencils\, crayons\, pastels\, brush pens etc can be used.  No wet painting materials (water colors\, acrylic paint) are allowed.4) Before submitting\, put your first and last name\, grade\, Session (S1\,S2\,S3\, Marietta)\, teacher’s name on the back of the sheet.5) Write the topics you have chosen and optionally a brief description of the painting on the back. \n\n\n\nCheck out the videos of the various competitions from previous years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Speech CompetitionSpeech Competition - 2021 \nArt CompetitionArt Competition - 2021 \nWriting CompetitionWriting Competition - 2021 URL:https://cmgurukul.org/event/republic-day-competitions-2026/ LOCATION:CM Gurukul – Auditorium\, 4980 Pittman Road\, Cumming\, 30040\, United States CATEGORIES:Competitions END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR