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A suggested month-to-month plan for one year is given here. For most of the topics here, detailed material is also given.

In a year, topics from the following categories should be covered.

  1. Hindu Dharma
  2. History of Hindus and lives of Inspiring People
  3. Hindu Festivals
  4. Social Issues
  5. Sangh Ideology and Methodology

The plan is given for two age groups (5-9) and (10-15).

One weekend in every month is devoted to talk about and if possible collectively celebrate the festival of the month. The festivals should be covered in the weekend closest to the festival day. Lives of inspiring people can be covered closest to their birthdays.

Here is an approximate timing for the festivals:

MonthFestival
JanuaryMakara Sankranti
FebruaryShiva Ratri
MarchYugadi
AprilRam Navami
JuneHindu Sanghatan Diwas
JulyGuru Poornima
AugustRaksha Bandhan
SeptemberJanmashtami
 Ganesh Chaturthi
OctoberVijayadashami
NovemberDeepavali
DecemberGeeta Jayanti
Six festivals that are in bold letters are to be observed in every Balagokulam of HSS.

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Suggested Plan for Group 1 (6-10 Yr.)

*One week every month is for a festival
MonthSuggested Topic
1st MonthPurpose of Balagokulam
 God in Hindu Dharma
 Bhagini Nivedita
2nd MonthRaising Hindu Awareness in our Schools (Churcha)
 What is Hindu Dharma
 Story of Hanumanta
3rd MonthMeaning of Prarthanaa and abhyas–1
 Meaning of Prarthanaa and abhyas -2
 Hindu Scriptures
4th MonthMeaning Behind Rituals ... (1)
 Life of Doctorji
 Art of Story Telling
5th MonthReincarnation and Karma ; Hindu Dharma - Video games
 Life of Swami Vivekananda
 Swami Vivekananda's Speech competition
6th MonthQualities of a Swayamsevak/Sevika
 Story of Ramayan –1
 Story of Ramayan –2
7th MonthAshramas
 Hindu's Contribution to the World of Sports and Games
 Prithviraj Chauhan
8th Month10 Avatars of Vishnu - Part 1
 10 Avatars of Vishnu - Part 2
 Hindu Values
9th MonthMeaning Behind Rituals ..(2)
 Life of Moushiji
 Duties of a Hindu
10th MonthHindu Jeopardy / Quiz
 Durga-Lakshmi-Saraswati
 Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai
11th MonthHindus Contribution to the world of Mathematics
 Story of Rani Padmini; Sati system and Child marriage
 Poetry and essay writing skills
12th MonthPerfection in God's Creation; Discussion on Sewa
 Hindu Family
 Tanaji Malsure - Commander of Shivaji


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Suggested Plan for Group 2 (10-15 Yr.)

*One week every month is for a festival
MonthSuggested Topic
1st MonthHeaven and Hell
 Elder Brother
 One God, many forms
2nd MonthShibi, the compassionate
 Story of Hanumanta - 1
 Story of Hanumanta - 2
3rd MonthMeaning of Prarthanaa and abhyas
 Dhruva, the firm
 Panchatantra
4th MonthMeaning Behind Rituals ... (1)
 Overview of Hindu Deities
 Qualities of a Swayamsevak/Sevika
5th MonthPanchatantra Stories
 Life of Swami Vivekananda
 Swami Vivekananda's Speech competition
6th MonthStory of Ramayan –1
 Story of Ramayan –2
 Story of Ramayan –3
7th MonthPanchatantra Stories
 Markandeya
 Story Telling Competition
8th Month10 Avatars of Vishnu - Part 1
 10 Avatars of Vishnu - Part 2
 10 Avatars of Vishnu - Part 3
9th MonthPanchatantra Stories
 Prithviraj Chauhan
 Story of Sudhama
10th MonthEverything happens for Good
 Hindu Jeopardy/Quiz
 Durga-Lakshmi-Saraswati
11th MonthArts and Crafts
 Krishna's stories –1
 Krishna's stories–2
12th MonthStory of Ranti Deva
 Story of Bhasmasura
 Tanaji Malsure - Commander of Shivaji


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