BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Badri - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Badri X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mychinmaya.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Badri REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T083634Z UID:8308-1728756000-1728766800@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Navarathri Raas Garba DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/navaraatri-raas-garba/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/05231325/Navartri2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241013T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T062456Z UID:8309-1728819000-1728820800@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Dussehra Bala Vihar Cultural Program DESCRIPTION:Cultural Program  presented by Chinmaya Balavihar Grade 7 children during the concluding session URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/dusshera-bala-vihar-program/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:BalaVihar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/10012309/dusshera_img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241008T194914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T234602Z UID:8888-1728932400-1729197000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Navayogi Prasangam- Vedanta Discourse by Swami Ramakrishnananda DESCRIPTION:Navayogi Prasangam – Nine Lessons from Nine Yogis as told in the Bhagavata Purana URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/test/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Jnana Yagna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/05233927/SwRamakrishnananda2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T101852Z UID:8311-1729411200-1729468740@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Lord Badrinarayana Sthapana Anniversary Puja DESCRIPTION:Program Schedule:\n\n07:30 AM : Havan and Kalasa Puja\n09:30 AM : Abhishekam\n11:00  AM : Archana Followed by lunch maha prasad\n\nAll are welcome. \nAvailable sponsorships:\n\nClick here to sponsor a Kalasa for the puja\nClick here to sponsor flowers or Annadanam URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/badri-anniversary/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/05235118/BadriAnniv2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241015T075412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T040038Z UID:8960-1730046600-1730052000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Chinmaya Vanaprastha Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/chinmaya-vanaprastha-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Vanaprastha ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/10/15025007/Vanaprastha-Oc-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T015638Z UID:8317-1730570400-1730581200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Deepavali DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/deepavali/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/20045749/Deepavali2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T075612Z UID:8318-1731085200-1731322800@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:108 Women Seekers Residential Retreat DESCRIPTION:A special 3-day Residential Devi Retreat led by Brahmacharins of Chinmaya Mission West \nSatsangs\, Book Readings\, Bhajans\, Yoga\, Sports\, Nature walks and more. \nLess than 30 spots left !  \nSingle day registrations now open (Sat or Sun) \nResidential Campers: $ 375 per person \nDay Campers: $275 per person (Full Retreat) \nDaily Rates: $125 per person (Sat or Sun) URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/108-women-seekers-retreat/ LOCATION:Chinmaya Abhyudaya Retreat Center\, 11S250 Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, 60527\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/06002505/Woman-Seeker-Devi-Retreat.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241111T040100 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241111T040100 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241111T100202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T100202Z UID:1804-1731297660-1731297660@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Chinmaya GitaFest 2024: Jul 6-7\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Srimad Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered scriptures for all Hindus. This divine song of the Lord teaches us how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.\n \nIn honor of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s 108th birth year celebration\, GitaFest 2024 event will be held in Chicago on July 6-7\, 2024. It is a national event with participation by children and adults from all Chinmaya Mission centers across USA and Canada.\n \nABOUT GITAFEST:  GITAFEST 2024 is developed to incorporate 3 components that will surely enrich our lives- CHANT GITA\, LEARN GITA & LIVE GITA.\n \nSponsorships:\n\nWe welcome your sponsorships for Prizes and Events.\nUse the link (shown adjacent) for sign-ups.\nPlease follow these steps while signing up to sponsor.\n\nGo to “Donation Type” and select “Donation for Badri.”\nEnter your information and payment details.\nIn the “Comments Section\,” please mention “GitaFest 2024.” Then add if you are sponsoring for Prizes or Events or both.\n\n\n\nCHANT GITA:\n \nThe Bhagavad Gita Chanting NATIONAL level Chanting Competition (Chapter 4 – Jnanakarma Sannyasa Yoga \, Shlokas 1-42) to be held July 6-7 at Chinmaya Mission Badri\, Willowbrook\, IL.\n \nTop 2 participants from each group (Grade 1-12) from the STATE finals (to be held in May) will qualify to participate in the NATIONALS.\n \nOpen exclusively to Bala Vihar students and members. All the details of the competition can be found here : GitaFest 2024\n \nLEARN GITA:\n \nOpen to Children and Adults.  We learn about the knowledge of Gita through vocabulary\, quizzes\, and games.\n \nMonthly quiz link has been established to kindle interest in knowing the meaning of the verses incorporating fun facts about the Gita.\n\nLink to the quiz : GitaFest Quiz  (Under Resources Section)\n\nFor vocabulary link:\n\nMATSYA GROUP: GRADES 1 – 2 Learn thirty words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita.Matsya Group Wordlist\nKURMA GROUP: GRADES 3 – 6  Learn sixty words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita. Kūrma Group Wordlist\nVARAHA GROUP: GRADES 7 – 9\, GRADES 10 – 12 Learn ninety words from chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita.Varāha Group Wordlist\n\n\nLIVE GITA:\n \nOpen to All. Chinmaya Mission Families from all the centers are encouraged to adopt one of the yajnas mentioned in Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita. This is NOT a competition but Gita Sadhana (spiritual practice)\n \nPer Swami Sharanananda’s guidance\, our Chicago Centers are encouraged to practice vishaya tyaga — “balance or control of the sense objects that bind us.”\n\nExamples are over usage of cell phones\, Facebook\, Instagram\, bad eating habits\, too much shopping\, too much gossiping\, etc.\n\nPlease choose one that is an issue for yourself and your children\, and maintain a spiritual diary. The idea is to reduce the time spent on these activities and redirect that energy into a more positive activity.  We will continue this sadhana until May 8; the idea is to make it a lifelong practice. URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/chinmaya-gitafest-2024-jul-6-7-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241010T234233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T215124Z UID:8922-1731693600-1731700800@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Nov - Monthly Bhajan DESCRIPTION:Host Family: Sudha and Ravi Yellamanchi Family URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/oct-monthly-bhajan/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Bhajan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/10/10184202/bhajan_img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241113T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T100423Z UID:9098-1731769200-1731780000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Hindu Art of Story Telling DESCRIPTION:Itihasa-Puranas are called the Panchama Veda (the fifth veda) since they bring out the essentials of dharma shastra and the Upanishads in an accessible form for all seekers. \nPujya Swami Sharanananda will give the keynote address on the topic. Authors who have published works on Hindu stories will shed light on the history\, the purpose\, and the development of our vibrant Katha tradition. \nThis is joint event by Chinmaya Mission Chicago(Badri) and Indic Academy URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/hindu-art-of-story-telling/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/11/13152302/unnamed-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241117T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241113T214959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T141749Z UID:9101-1731837600-1731843000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Bone Marrow Drive DESCRIPTION:South Asian Marrow Initiative (SAMI) \nEvery three minutes\, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia. SAMI is a non-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap for South Asian groups that are under-represented in the stem-cell registry. \nSouth Asians only account for 3% of the entire registry\, making it difficult for South Asian patients to find a matching donor. Due to this\, hundreds of thousands of deaths could have been prevented. \n ! Help save a life by enlisting in the registry !  URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/bone-marrow-drive/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/11/13154558/4881403563515837523.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241114T232535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T092550Z UID:9124-1732384800-1732392000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Sevaks Nite DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/sevaks-nite/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241116T225312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T041107Z UID:9136-1732465800-1732471200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Chinmaya Vanaprastha Program - Nov 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/chinmaya-vanaprastha-program-nov-2024/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Vanaprastha ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/11/16165147/CVP_2024_Nov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241201T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241201T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T091438Z UID:8319-1733011200-1733011200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/thanksgiving-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T100656Z UID:8356-1733590800-1733608800@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Annual Fundraising Banquet DESCRIPTION:A fun and entertaining evening with cultural programs presented by children and adults from all 3 CM Chicago centers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonation: $75/person \nChildcare available at $25/child (5-10 years) | Includes Dinner & Magic Show – Reservation Required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Waterford Banquets\, 933 South Riverside Drive. Elmhurst Illinois 60126\nClick here for more details  URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/annual-banquet-2/ LOCATION:Waterford Banquets\, 933 South Riverside Drive\, Elmhurst\, 60126\, United States CATEGORIES:FundRaiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/20045344/BadriBanquet2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T101500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T203841Z UID:8357-1733652900-1733655600@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Gita Chanting Competition DESCRIPTION:Karma-sannyāsa-yogaḥ   Chapter V ( Verses 1-14) \nAdditional details on Gita Chanting can be found here \nThe competition groups and schedule are as follows:\n\nDay 1 - Sun\, Dec 8Group A - PreK/KG      : 10:15 am : Verses 1-6 \nGroup B – Grades 1 & 2 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-10\nGroup C – Grades 3 & 4 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14Group D – Grades 5 & 6 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14\nDay 2 - Sun\, Dec 15\nGroup E – Grades 7\,8\,9 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14Group F – Grades 10\,11\,12 : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14\nGroup G – Adults : 12:45 pm : Verses 1-14 URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/gita-chanting-competition-3/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Gita ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/27043636/bhagavad-gita-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241214T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241214T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T133045Z UID:8322-1734165000-1734179400@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Tapovan Jayanti and Gita Jayanti DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/gita-jayanti/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Gita ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/20073002/TapovanJayantiGitaJayanti2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241215T124500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241113T221321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T203946Z UID:9107-1734266700-1734273000@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Gita Chanting Competition DESCRIPTION:Karma-sannyāsa-yogaḥ   Chapter V ( Verses 1-14) \nThe competition groups and schedule are as follows:\n\nDay 2 - Sun\, Dec 15\nGroup E – Grades 7\,8\,9 : 12:45 pm\nGroup F – Grades 10\,11\,12 : 12:45 pm\nGroup G – Adults : 12:45 pm URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/gita-chanting-competition-session-2-grades-3-adults/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Gita ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/06/30073744/bhagavad-gita.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241230 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240818T161231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T111722Z UID:8264-1735200000-1735495200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Winter Vedanta Residential Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Residential Camp led by the resident Swamijis from Chinmaya Mission Chicago  – Swami Sharananda and Swami Aparajitananda \n\n\n*** Daily Registrations Now Open *** \nPricing Details & Schedule can be found here URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/winter-vedanta-residential-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Chinmaya Abhyudaya Retreat Center\, 11S250 Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, 60527\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/18111221/WinterVedantaRetreat2024-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241229T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241229T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T091454Z UID:8324-1735430400-1735430400@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/christmas-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T080528Z UID:8325-1735754400-1735765200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:New Year Day – Puja Meditation DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year auspiciously with Bhajans and Satsang. \n  URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/new-year-day-puja-meditation/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dp3wphqn1yqa5.cloudfront.net/chinmaya_website/2024/08/18020150/Copy-of-NewYear2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250105T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250105T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20240819T091455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T091455Z UID:8326-1736035200-1736035200@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:Bala Vihar and Study classes resume DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/bala-vihar-and-study-classes-resume/ CATEGORIES:BalaVihar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTSTAMP:20260403T195303 CREATED:20241224T095601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T095601Z UID:9672-1739606400-1735012440@mychinmaya.org SUMMARY:BV Teacher Training DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mychinmaya.org/events/bv-teacher-training/ LOCATION:In Person at CMC Badri\, 11S080\, Kingery Hwy\, Willowbrook\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:BalaVihar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR