Edmonton Vedic Congregation

1. Weekly recitals of the ramayana and bhagavad gita-purpose: to provide spiritual guidance foster understanding of hindu scriptures and create a sense of community through shared leaning and devotion. Details --ramayana recitals: weekly readings and discussions of ramayana focsing on its teachings of dharma ( duty ) devotion and righteousness. Gita recitals: weekly recitations and interpretation of bhagavad gita exploring its philosophical lessons of life karma and spiritually. Impact: offers participants a chance to deepen their spritual knowledge and find solace in sacred texts. 2. Music lessons (as needed) purpose: to preserve and promote traditional music forms and encourage artistic expression within the community.. Details: lessons focus on classical indian instruments devtional singing and bhajans (spiritual songs ). Open to people of all ages fostering intergenerational learning. Impact: nurtures a love of cultural arts and provides a platform for budding musicians to learn and perform . Annual religious and cultural festival 1. Ram naumi celebration. Purpose: to commemorate the birth of lord rama a central figure in hinduism known for virtues and adherence to dharma 2. Deepawali celebration 3. Faag celebration. Hindi lesons as needed.