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The camp was filled with engaging activities, including trekking,
        temple visits, glass and pot painting, dance, bhajans, and storytelling.
        Children were given a  Vel (spear), a powerful symbol of Lord
        Muruga’s divine grace, and were taught the  Shodasha Upachara Puja,
        a 16-step ritual. On the last day, they sang  bhajans, showcased their
        learning, and offered Matru Puja.
        Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan

        Guided by  Br. Param Chaitanya, a group of seekers gathered
        at  Chinmaya  Vibhooti  for  a  special  weekend  camp  titled  ‘Building
        Blocks to Success’  on  April 12 and 13. The retreat began with a
        procession from Chinmaya Maruti Mandir to the Anand Sarovar
        water body in front of Ashtasiddhi Hanuman in Swanubhooti
        Vatika. Over the two days, there were talks, activities, and thought-
        provoking discussions.




















              Br. Param Chaitanya with some of the campers at Chinmaya Vibhooti.

                       NEWS FROM ABROAD



        Durban, South Africa
        (Pictures on front inner cover)
        1. The fifth Self Unfoldment program was held at Chinmaya
        Shivam  Ashram  from  March  1  to 30.  Swami  Abhedananda’s
        sessions on Shiksha -Valli of Taittiriya Upanishad and Gita Ch. 8 were a

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