In Bala Vihar, the rich cultural heritage of India, including moral values, are taught to children and youth at different levels, using the medium of stories, drama, arts, crafts and discussion. Children are also taught popular Bhajans and Slokas. Chinmaya Mission centers have become models for teaching India’s rich spiritual heritage and the fundamentals of Vedanta to the next generation. Chinmaya Bala Vihar classes are organized into different grade levels from pre-KG to Grade 12 to match the child’s learning ability with the teaching material and techniques.

Other Activities for Children

Math Enrichment Classes
Geeta Chanting
Yoga Classes
Indian Language Classes
Festival Celebrations

Spiritual Retreats
Summer Camps
Swaranjali (bhajans)
Stuti Vandana
Vedic Chanting

Vishnu Sahasranamam
Service Projects
ACT/SAT Training Classes
Rudram/Chamakam chanting

Activities for Adults

Adult Study Groups
Service Projects
Weekly Activities
Yoga
Vedic Chanting
Geeta Chanting

Chinmaya Chicago Events

Virtual Satsang with Swamiji
and E-Study Group and E-Balavihar Group

Please click here to join the Virtual Satsanga via Zoom for all Swamiji’s Discourses.
Please click here for the complete schedule of the Virtual Satsanga and also e-Study Group for all the Adult Study Groups.
NOTE: Swamiji’s weekday classes have been temporarily suspended from June 22 – August 15, due to the busy schedule at the summer e-camp.

Hymn to the Holy Padukas of Shri Guru

From Tuesday June 30, 2020 9am – 9.30am CDT
Talks in English by Swami Tejomayananda on Guru Paduka Stotram.

Drig Drishya Viveka by Shri Dhirenji Khatri

Every Friday starting June 26, 7pm – 8pm

Meeting ID – 934 2884 6442
Password – hariom2020

Please note: Discourse (Drig Drishya Viveka) scheduled for this Friday, July 10 at 7 pm has been canceled.

Geeta Chanting

Bhagavad Gita chapters 1-18 audio by Swami Brahmanandaji

Chapter 18 – verses 59 – 78 audio
Chapter 18 -verses 40 – 58 audio
Chapter 18 pdf – verses 40-78

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Sudha Goutama at 630-502-9341.

Corona Virus Advisory

In the context of current pandemic situation with COVID-19 virus, we are suspending all our activities at our Badri Center, through May 31, 2020. We shall re-evaluate the situation and inform all of you if any further extension of time will be needed, to resume our activities.

This covers all activities Bala Vihar, Summer Youth camp, Study groups, Discourses, Bhajan programs & Religious activities and also programs such as ACT/SAT, Math Enrichment, Language Classes etc. They are all online now via Zoom.Please click here to see our online Zoom schedule.

Video Messages from Swamins and Brahamacharins

Under these uncertain times, we hope that these messages of hope and faith will be helpful to you.
Please click here to view and listen to the messages from Swamins and Brahamacharins from various centers in North America.

Seva Program to Support Covid-19

Badri seva team is launching the following four support areas. We need your support for these efforts through your work and donation:
Making or procuring the critical medical supplies which are in severe short-supply
Senior Seva
Unemployed/homeless support
Hospital support

Please click here to signup for any activity you can perform..
Please click here click here to donate for the above activities.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Deepa Salem at 630-200-1134, Mr. Mahesh Chandramouli at 630-301-0795, Mrs. Sunitha Narayan at 630-518-6031, or Dr. Sudha Yalamanchi at 925-890-7284.

Gita 365: Chinmaya Mission Houston, has developed an App “Gita 365”. Gita 365 virtually takes Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda’s teachings of Holy Gita to the seeker, through 2-4-minute multimedia segments, where Pujya Gurudeva uplifts, enlightens, and guides the seeker’s thoughts, transforming their day, one day at a time, 365 days a year. Below is the link to the Trailer of Gita 365:

App is Available free in the App Store and Google Play store.