HSS, San Francisco Bay Area

Shakha and Balagokulam


What is Shakha ?

It is a weekly activity of HSS, where families -

- Practice Hindu values in an enjoyable manner
- Make new friends outside work
- Singing inspiring songs and reciting shlokas
- Learning Ghosh - The marching band
- Opportunity to participate in Sewa activities

What is Balagokulam ?

Shakha activities for Children -

- Learn Hindu values in an enjoyable manner
- Learn to appreciate their cultural roots
- Make new friends outside of school
- Games such as kho, tag, dodge ball
- Participate in skits, songs, etc.

It is absolutely mandatory that atleast
one parent must remain on premise all time.


What do we do in Shakha and Balagokulam ?


Spiritual (10 min): Shloka, Prayers - Reciting and understanding

Mental (10 min): Yoga meditation, Pranayaam

Physical (40 min): Yoga, Surya Namaskar,Traditional Indian games

Intellectual (30 min): Stories, Debates, Quiz, Art and craft
How to Join? Walk-in to any location as per your convenience, and talk to "Karyavaha" (General Secretary).