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BAL PUSHTI
As per aagnya (direction) of PPG 108 Goswami Shri Dwarkeshlalji, the Balpushti group of VSWA was established approximately 10 years ago and has been doing various activities successfully since them. The group includes kids of age group 5-11 years and the activities are mainly focused on learning of our mother language ‘Gujarati’ and understanding of our Pushtimarg.
This group meets once in a month during monthly satsang time with main focus on learning of Gujarati Language. The kids are divided into various groups based on their age and ability of Gujarati Language and attend classes conducted by our dedicated volunteers to then further enhance Gujarati Language skills of the kids. The Balpushti kids also learn about Pushtimarg utsavs and rituals by means of presentations/videos and talks by the VSWA Balpushti coordinators and volunteers.
The Balpushti kids also regularly participates in cultural activities during yearly events including Nandotsav, Annakuta and Patotsav. The cultural activities are generally dance performances, dramas and presentation based talks to signify importance of the relevant events. Some of the other activities conducted by Balpushti group are, kids Yoga Camp, Picnics and outdoor games day.
Bal Pushti Co-ordinators
Alpa Dalal – 0450 052 549
Kinjal Shah – 0401 997 909
KISHOR PUSHTI
As per aagnya (direction) of PPG 108 Goswami Shri Dwarkeshlalji, the Kishor Pushti group of VSWA was established in August 2021 and includes kishoris and kishors (girls and boys) of age group 12-18 years.
This group meets once in a month during monthly satsang time with main aim to come close with each other, interact more regularly outside of the group meets, provide support and advise to each other on academic, extracurricular activities and pave path to be future Youth Team of VSWA. The most important aspect of the group is to have fun together and contribute in Shree Thakorji’s Seva.
The main activities by Kishor Pusthi Groups are:
- Presentations and discussions about academic career development activities – this enhances public speaking skills and reinforces valuable aspects of the life that we always can learn from others and we always have something to share that helps others.
- Participating in cultural activities during major events of VSWA. Most recently, this group has prepared, coordinated, narrated and performed in a drama during VSWA Talent Show.
- Assist in hall set-up, decoration and wind-up activities for monthly hall Satsangs and other yearly events include Nandotsav, Annakuta and Patotsav.
- Participate in fund raising activities for Shreenathdham Haveli and Cultural Centre by preparing and selling hand crafts and articles – the group is planning to sell hand sketches, articles and crafts in upcoming Nandotsav (2022) event.
The Kishor Pushti currently has approximately 10 active members and likely to increase to 15 members by next year (2023).
Kishor Pushti Co-ordinators:
Natasha Bhatia – 0469 948 511
Shrushti Shah – 0415 711 103