Chaitra masam
March 30 to April 27
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Karyakarta Message
Khel- My Favorite Shakha Activity
Art Work
My Spring Break Movies
Art Work
My Backyard Garden
Art Work
Dallas East and North Vibhag Bala Activties
Hindu Heroes Birthdays
Birthdays
Dallas East & Dallas
North Vibhag
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Dallas East and North Vibhags - Bala - Monthly Newsletter
By Ashwini ji, DE Vibhag Boudhik Pramukh
Namaste Bala friends,
This month is truly auspicious. A month to celebrate birth of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram and Mahabali Hanuman.
Bhagwan Ram is symbol of virtue, truth and righteousness. Ram Navmi is observed by millions of Hindu devotees worldwide on ninth day of Chaitra month and typically falls in March or April month. Bhagwan Ram teaches that as a son, one should respectfully and lovingly obey orders of parents. As a brother, one should be loyal and care for siblings. And King should sacrifice life and put kingdom ahead of own needs.
The second most auspicious festival is Hanuman Jayanti. Birth of Veer Hanuman who exemplified courage, selflessness and dedication is celebrated on full moon day(poornima) of chaitra month. He is nothing but symbol of strength, righteousness and devotion to Bhagwan Ram. He is considered as a patron deity of wrestling. His stories and teachings inspire millions of devotees to overcome obstacles and cultivate humility and service to humanity. On top of all these he teaches us importance of physical strength and intelligence.
Balas, I firmly believe you all have definitely celebrated Ram Navmi and Hanuman jayanti with full of enthusiasm and devotion.
As you all are prepping for your final exams, STAAR tests and recitals for extracurriculars, who gives you the strength to accomplish all these activities and unmatched intellect to excel in exams? None other than our beloved Mahabali Hanuman.
I am sure you all are looking forward to summer break after all these tests. Good luck to you all and enjoy your upcoming summer vacations !!!
Khel, this unique word said in many Indian languages is every kid's favorite time of the day- playtime and games. In our Shakha too, we do Khel. Kids usually do Khel when the adults are in another room, doing their adult Khel. This is the part of Shakha every Bala and Kishore is waiting for.
There are many types of Khel, usually separated in age groups, such as Bala Khel-(Pre-K to 5th), Kishore Khel-(6th to college), Tarun Khel-(adults and grandparents.) There are also types of Khel separated by the type of game. For example, there are relay games. In relay games, there are two teams, and both teams are trying to do something quicker than the other team. These are some examples- running relay and jumping relay. There’s also Mandal Khel, where everybody sits or stands in a circle and does the purpose of the game. These are some examples- memory game, silent ball, dodgeball, and flowing stream. There are also group games. These are the types of games that you can’t really consider a relay game or a mandal game. Some examples are- the alligator game and elimination.
This is a very good question to ask. There are many different reasons we do Khel. One reason is exercise. It is very important to exercise so you stay in shape. Exercise is one of the most important things in our daily routine. Another reason we do Khel is discipline. We have to have lots of discipline to move on in life. Listening to the rules of new games is perfect practice, and some of the games are complicated, so if you don’t listen, you won’t know how to play the game. Last but not least, fun. Every kid has the right to have fun, and it is the most important reason we do Khel.
My Favorite Khel
I like lots of games that we play at Shakha. But I have only one game that I like the most. It’s dodgeball! This is probably the most basic game that we play in Shakha, and we play it all the time. I like this game because of how easy and basic it is. And it also includes everybody. I hope more kids will join our Shakha or other HSS Shakhas to enjoy playing Khel.
~By Pranavi Chitluri, Maitri Shakha
~By Suksha Basavaraj, Prerana Shakha
My friends and I went to watch the movie Sonic 3 with our parents. In Sonic the hedgehog 3, Sonic and his friends Tails and Knuckles go on an exciting adventure to stop a new enemy named Shadow. Shadow is a powerful black hedgehog who wants to use a big weapon called the Eclipse cannon to destroy the world. Sonic and his friends even have to work with the bad guy Dr. Robotnik to stop Shadow. Along the way, they travel to cool places, fight big battles, and learn more about each other In the end, Sonic uses the Chaos Emerald to turn into Super Sonic and save the day. It’s a fun action-packed movie with a surprise at the end.
My parents and I went to watch Moana 2. In Moana 2, Moana goes on a brand-new adventure a few years after her first journey. This time, she sails with a team of friends to find a lost island called Motu Fetu, which was hidden under the sea by a storm god named Nalo. Along the way, she faces tough challenges like pirate coconuts and a powerful enemy named Matangi. Moana struggles at times, but with help from Maui, her ancestors, and her friends, she finds the courage to keep going. In the end, she saves the island and even becomes a demigoddess. The movie ends with a big celebration and hints that more adventures are coming!
~By Komali Chitluri, Maitri Shakha
~By Ishwar Shivakumar, Prerana Shakha
Plants I grow in my garden are Okra, Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Spinach, Ridge gourds, Carrots, Bitter gourds, Bottle gourds, Radish, Dill leaves, and Asparagus. Sometimes we also grow Beans, and Swiss chard. We also grow fruits such as Fig, Banana, Pear, Apple, and Persimmon.
My opinion on gardening is that we should start putting seeds in pots near the beginning of Spring on a sunny day (water very well). My favorite plants to grow are Okra. Okra is my favorite plant because it grows fast and grows a lot of it. My favorite part of gardening is that I can dig holes in the soil and plant the sprouted plants in the ground. I help my parents with gardening by watering the plants and pulling the weeds.
This is me holding banana stem for Ganesha Chaturthi
~By Anika Tyagi, Prerana Shakha
~By Dallas East Vibhag
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~By Dallas North Vibhag
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Date of Birth: April 15, 1469
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak is worshipped by Sikhs around the world and his birth is celebrated as Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
Mahatma JyotiRao Phule
Date of Birth: April 11,1827
JyotiRao Phule was an Indian thinker, social activist, writer, and anti-caste social reformer. During his lifetime, he worked towards eradicating the caste system and untouchability in India.
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar
Date of Birth: April 14,1891
Babasaheb Ambedkar widely regarded as the chief architect of the Constitution of India, Ambedkar was posthumously honored with India's highest civilian award - The Bharat Ratna.
Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty
Date of Birth: April 4, 1938
He is known for his remarkable contribution to the field of microbiology where he developed a genetically-engineered species of Pseudomonas bacteria in 1971. He got the Scientist of the Year Award by the Industrial Research Organization of the United States (1975) and Padma Shri (2007) in India.
Kasturba Gandhi
Date of Birth: April 11, 1869
Kasturba Gandhi was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist. Best remembered as the wife of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Kasturba took part in Indian independence movements along with her husband.
Rani Tarabai
Date of Birth: April 14, 1675
Tarabai reigned as the Queen Regent of the famous Maratha Empire from 1700 to 1708. The queen of Rajaram Bhosle I, Tarabai played an important role in fending off the Mughal forces from the Maratha territories after the demise of her husband.
Arjan Singh
Date of Birth: April 15, 1919
Arjan Singh was an Indian Air Force officer who served as the Air Force Chief from 1964 to 1969. Arjan Singh, who led the Air Force during the Second Kashmir War, was honored with the Padma Vibhushan for his service during the war. He was the first Indian Air Force officer to achieve the Marshal of the Air Force rank.
Kiaan Apr18
janma dinamidam ayi priya sakhe santanotu te sarvadä mudam prärthayämahe bhava satäyusi isvarah sadä tväm ca raksatu || punya karmanä kirti marjaya jivanam tava bhavatu särthakam ||
Agni (Kishor)
Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Legacy Dance Academy
8050 Preston Road Suite 206, Frisco, TX 75034 #469-269-2535
Anna/Mellisa
Friday 6:30 pm to 8 pm
At Deep Roots Montessori 1722 W White St, Anna, TX 75409
Chaitanya
Friday 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
1380 SW Westpark Dr,Suites #1 and #2 Bentonville AR 72712
#479-866-2575
Chetana
Saturday 8:15 AM - 9:55 AM
Sai Nritya Academy
2751, South Stonebridge Dr # 1
Mckinney TX - 75072
#972-207-9137
Jagruti
Sunday 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Ahn's Tae Kwon Do Institute 2001 Coit Rd 209 B, Plano, TX 75075
Kesari
Friday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM 635 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 #972-482-8584
Kranti Shakha
Sunday : 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy 8565 Gratitude Tr, Plano TX 75024
Unnati Shakha
Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 12465 FM 428, Celina, TX 75009 #201-637-4983
Maitri
Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Legacy Dance Academy
8050 Preston Road Suite 206, Frisco, TX 75034 #469-269-2535
Pragathi
Saturday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Acepire Montessori Academy of Frisco 2828 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 #617-756‐9204
Prayag
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Soul Fighters Martial Arts 1223 W McDermott Rd #100, Allen, TX 75013
Prerana
Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy 8565 Gratitude Tr, Plano TX 75024 #626-200-5913
Shakti (Kishor)
Saturday 8:15 AM - 9:55 AM
Sai Nritya Academy 2751, South Stonebridge Dr # 1 Mckinney TX - 75072 #972-207-9137
Shaurya (Kishor)
Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy 8565 Gratitude Tr, Plano TX 75024 #214-697-5663
Aubrey Shakha
Sunday 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM AM School
910 US-377, Aubrey, TX 76227 #469-347-4043/ 469-894-7457
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