January 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc. · Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary &...

January 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877

website: www.vidyapith.org

Events in red are Vidyapith events* According to India’s calendarCelebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary & the 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’sParticipation in the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago in 1893

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- MAHATMA GANDHIMEMORIAL DAY*

- YOUTH DAY-VIII(Symposium)

- SWAMI TURIYANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- YOUTH DAY-V - SWAMI SARADANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- PONGAL*- MAKARA SANKRANTI*

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

- INDIA’S REBUBLIC DAY- MARTIN LUTHER KINGJR. DAY

- NEW YEAR’S DAY- Kalpataru Day- Pooja: Vidyapith - 7AM- No Classes - SWAMI SHIVANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- Vidyapith Reopens- YOUTH DAY-III

- Vidyapith Reopens- YOUTH DAY-IV

- YOUTH DAY-VI

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- YOUTH DAY-VII(Symposium)

- SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary & the 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’sParticipation in the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago in 1893


February 2019

Events in red are Vidyapith events

Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877


Events in red are Vidyapith events* According to India’s calendar

- SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

- ST. VALENTINE’S DAY

- PRESIDENTS’ DAY

- SWAMITRIGUNATITANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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- VASANT PANCHAMI*- SARASWATI POOJA*

- SWAMI ADBHUTANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- SWAMI BRAHMANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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March 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- SAINT TUKARAM’SJAYANTI- WORLD WATER DAY

- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIMEBEGINS

- Sri Chaitanya’s Birthday* (See 3/23)- HOLI*- PURIM- NAVAROZ

- Maha ShivaratriCelebration - 5PM (See 3/4*)

- MAHA SHIVARATRI*- Flower Offering: 7PMfor MAHA SHIVARATRI

- Sri Chaitanya’s Birthday Celebration 5 PM (See 3/21)


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- SWAMIYOGANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- ST. PATRICK’S DAY

- ASH WEDNESDAY

- FIRST DAY OF SPRING

- SRI RAMAKRISHNA’SBIRTHDAY*

- Sri Ramakrishna’s Birthday Celebration 5PM (See 3/8)

- Flower Offering:7 pmfor Sri Ramakrishna (See 3/8)

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April 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- EASTER SUNDAY - PASSOVER ENDS

MARCH 2019S M T W T F S

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MAY 2019S M T W T F S

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- SRI RAMANAVAMI*(See 4/13)

- SRI SWAMINARAYANJAYANTI*

- PALM SUNDAY- BAISHAKHI*

- EARTH DAY

- VISHU*

- GUDI PADVA*- YUGADI*- NAVAREH*

- CHETI CHAND*

- SHRI MAHAVIR JAYANTI* - HANUMAN JAYANTI*- GOOD FRIDAY

- Sri RamanavamiCelebration- 5 PM(See 4/14)

- PASSOVER BEGINS

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May 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- RAMADAN BEGINS*

- AKSHAY TRUTIYA*- RABINDRANATH TAGORE’SBIRTHDAY

- BUDDHA JAYANTI*- Lord Buddha’sBirthday Celebration 5 PM

- Teachers’ meetingfor Curriculum &Scheduling. 6:30 PM

-Vidyapith closed for Memorial Day

- Vidyapith closed for Memorial Day - MEMORIAL DAY

- MOTHERS’ DAY

- New KG Parents’ Orientation at 7PM

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- 12th grade Pilgrimageto RV Center, NY.

- SRI SANKARACHARYA’SBIRTHDAY*- SRI RAMANUJACHARYA’SBIRTHDAY*

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June 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- RAMADAN ENDS*

- Alumni Service Day- Music class recital at 4PM

- Alumni Service Day- Teachers & SeniorCounselors’ SummerCamp Workshop at 3PM - EID-AL-FITR*

- Graduation Ceremony- Tabla class recital at 4PM

- Graduation Ceremony- Summer CampOrganisers meeting - 2PM - Family Picnic

- Summer CampOrganisers meeting - 2PM- FATHERS’ DAY- SANT KABIR’S BIRTHDAY*

- All Junior Counselors’ Summer Camp Workshop I(7PM)- First Day of Summer

- All Junior Counselors’ Summer Camp Workshop II(10AM)

- Summer Camp - A(KG-Gr. 2)- Summer Camp - B(Gr. 6-8)



- Summer Camp - B(Gr. 6-8)

- Summer Camp - B(Gr. 6-8)

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- Summer Camp - C(Grades 3-5) - Summer Camp - D(Grades 9-12)


- RATH YATRA*- U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY- Summer Camp - C(Grades 3-5) - Summer Camp - D(Grades 9-12)


- Sri Ramamkrishna Pooja - 7AM (See 7/16)- Summer Camps C & D(Grades 3-5 & 9-12)

- SRI GURU PURNIMA* (POOJA - See 7/05)

JUNE 2019S M T W T F S

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AUGUST 2019S M T W T F S

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- SWAMIRAMAKRISHNANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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- RAKSHA BANDHAN*- SWAMINIRANJANANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- INDIA’S INDEPENDENCEDAY- SRI AUROBINDO’SBIRTHDAY

- SRI RAMAKRISHNAMAHASAMADHI DAY

- SANT TULSIDAS’SBIRTHDAY*

- EID-AL-ADHA*

SEPTEMBER 2019S M T W T F S

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JULY 2019S M T W T F S

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- PARSI NEW YEAR

- PARYUSHANA*- SW. ADVAITANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- SRI KRISHNAJANMASHTAMI* (See 9/7)

- MUHARRAM BEGINS*

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September 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- RISHI PANCHAMI*- SupplementalOrientation for KG.7PM - Parents Meeting oftardy & absenteestudents. 7PM

- Vidyapith opens for Saturday students - Janmashtami Celebration - 5PM(See 8/23)

- Vidyapith opens for Sunday students

- Parent / TeacherMeetings - 5PM- SWAMIAKHANDANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*- MUHARRAM ENDS*

- GANESH CHATURTHI*- LABOR DAY - JAIN SAMVATSARI*

AUGUST 2019S M T W T F S

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OCTOBER 2019S M T W T F S

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- ONAM*

- ROSH HASHANAH

- Parent / TeacherMeetings - 4PM- NAVARATRI BEGINS*

- SWAMI ABHEDANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*- FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

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- MAHATMA GANDHI’SBIRTHDAY

October 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- HALLOWEEN


- DURGA POOJA*(See 10/05) - NAVARATRI ENDS*

- DIWALI*

- DUSSEHRA*

- DurgashtamiCelebration 5 PM(See 10/06)- SAPTAMI POOJA*

SEPTEMBER 2019S M T W T F S

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NOVEMBER 2019S M T W T F S

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- COLUMBUS DAY

- BESTU VARSHA*- ANNAKUT* - BHAI BIJ*

- YOM KIPPUR

- DHAN TERASH*

- SHARAD PURNIMA*

- KALI POOJA*

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- SWAMI VIJNANANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*- EID-AL-MILAD

- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIMEENDS

- CHILDREN’S DAY(PANDIT NEHRU’SBIRTHDAY)

- GURU NANAK’SBIRTHDAY*

- Family get-together- THANKSGIVING DAY - Vidyapith Closed for

Thanksgiving

- VETERANS’ DAY


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- JNANA PANCHAMI*

- SWAMI SUBODHANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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December 2019 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- GITA JAYANTI*- Gita Jayanti Celebration - 3:30 PM

- CHRISTMAS

- Holy Mother’sBirthday Celebration 5 PM (See 12/18)

- HOLY MOTHER’SBIRTHDAY*

- YOUTH DAY I- X’mas Celebration - SWAMI SHIVANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- HANUKKAH BEGINS

- YOUTH DAY II- X’mas Celebration- FIRST DAY OF WINTER

- Vidyapith Closed for holidays

- Vidyapith Closed for holidays

- HANUKKAH ENDS


- KWANZAANOVEMBER 2019

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JANUARY 2020S M T W T F S

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-Vidyapith Closed for Thanksgiving

- SWAMI PREMANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

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January 2020 Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.An Academy of Indian Philosophy and Culture (Established in 1976)20 Hinchman Avenue,Wayne, NJ-07470 • 973-628-1877



- MAHATMA GANDHIMEMORIAL DAY*

- YOUTH DAY-VIII

- YOUTH DAY-V

- PONGAL*- MAKARA SANKRANTI*

- SWAMI TURIYANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- SWAMITRIGUNATITANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- Snow Day Make Up- SWAMI BRAHMANANDA’SBIRTHDAY* - INDIA’S REBUBLIC DAY


- Snow Day Make Up

- YOUTH DAY-VII

- VASANT PANCHAMI*- SARASWATI POOJA*

- NEW YEAR’S DAY- Kalpataru Day- Pooja: Vidyapith - 7AM- No Classes - SWAMI SARDANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*

- Vidyapith Reopens- YOUTH DAY-III

- Vidyapith Reopens- YOUTH DAY-IV

- YOUTH DAY-VI- SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’SBIRTHDAY*


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- MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Their talents find expression through music, dance, plays, recitations, andvarious other forms of art.

study Classes for adultsTwice a week scriptural study classes are held for adults. The classes includethe study of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and Vedanta as expounded bySri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda. Practicing theideals of the scriptures is emphasized in these classes.

special CelebrationsThe Vidyapith celebrates religious festivals such as Ramanavami, Shivaratri,Janmashtami, Christmas, Buddha Jayanti and the birthdays of great saintsand teachers. Swami Vivekananda’s birthday is celebrated as YOUTH DAYduring the month of January with a program of speech competitions, essaywriting, and symposiums. An outdoor get-together and picnic is organizedonce a year for the Vidyapith students and their families.

guest speakersThe Vidyapith organizes special lectures of distinguished speakers to inspireand encourage students and parents.

Vivekananda Vidyapith is dedicated to the development of the life and char-acter of youngsters through an all-round educative process based on ancientspiritual wisdom and modern scientific teaching methods. Believing that eachindividual is potentially divine, the Vidyapith provides a conducive environ-ment for everyone to unfold their energy and talents, and to channelize thesetowards the noble path of character building.

The Vidyapith shares the conviction of the great teachers of humanity, in thata growing sapling should be continuously nurtured by positive and upliftingthoughts and ideas in a systematic and appealing way. Such positive ideasstrengthen character, which becomes the guiding force in the critical times of

Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.


an academy of indian philosophy and Culture (established in 1976)20 HINCHMAN AVENUE, WAYNE, NJ 07470 (973) 628-1877

one’s life and determines the destiny of the individual. Such an individualbecomes a beneficial asset to society.

The Vidyapith emphasizes simple and practical ideals such as respectingone’s elders, achieving academic proficiency, developing good health throughexercise and proper eating habits, occupying the mind with constructive ideasand projects, and cultivating a truthful, service-oriented life.

The teachings of Vivekananda Vidyapith are based on the Vedanta philoso-phy, which assimilates the basic principles of all religions. The Vidyapith wel-comes all who aspire toward character building.

saturday and sunday Classes for youngstersEvery Saturday and Sunday, classes are held for youngsters based on agegroups. Inspiring thoughts, biographies of great personalities, stories fromepics such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Upanishads, and theBhagavad Gita are taught in an interesting way that appeals to young minds.Music, arts and crafts, and languages are also integrated into the curriculum.

saplingSapling is a quarterly magazine published by the Vidyapith. Students write thearticles for the magazine as well as form its editorial committee. The magazinereflects the curriculum of the Vidyapith.

summer CampsEvery year, the Vidyapith holds for its students summer day camps on itspremises. Students follow a comprehensive program that includes studies,service, and recreational activities. These camps stimulate the enthusiasmand interest of the students.

annual FunctionThe students of the Vidyapith hold a special celebration every year to sharetheir learning with families and friends.

The VidyapiTh ConduCTs The Following aCTiViTies:


SaplingA Unique Quarterly Magazine

This magazine is the product of children’screativity and literary skills. It is beneficial toall age groups, specially youngsters growingup in America who are eager to learn aboutthe rich heritage of Asian Indian Culture.Sapling inspires all who are looking for pos-itive ideas and a broad outlook which nur-ture life in all its aspects. Sapling has inspir-ing biographies, teachings of great person-alities, analytical essays, music lessons,brain teasing puzzles, amusing jokes, sto-ries that take one into the vast treasures ofHindu mythology, and much more.

Acknowledgements:

We are indebted to all the sources, books and websites used for this educational and cultural project.***

Calendar project: Vandana Jani, Uma Ramakrishnan, Ammu Kirtane & Jahnavi Kirtane ***

graphic design & photography: Neirah Bhargava ***

orders & inquiries: Mihir Shah: [email protected]

A Publication of Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc. Wayne, NJ. ©2019

Note: Due to variations in the moon calendars, some discrepancies in dates may exist.

Vivekananda Vidyapith weekly schedule

Sapling - A Perfect Gift for Your Friends and Family!To subscribe towards Sapling, please send your name, address and phone number along with a suggested donation of $25 or more per year. Please make your check payable to: Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc.

MONDAY 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Evening prayerScriptural Study Class

THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Prayer &Scriptural Study Class

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Character building Classes for YoungstersVidyapith Choir PracticeTeachers’ MeetingClassical Vocal Music Classes

SUNDAY

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Character building Classes for YoungstersVidyapith Choir PracticeTeachers’ MeetingBharatanatyam ClassesTabla Classes

For more information please visit our website: www.vidyapith.org

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