Classes and Temples – Hindu Youth Camp
July 27, 2011 • Children & Youth
Today was filled with classes and a visit to two temples in Pittsburgh. We’ll share the day with you in the photos below.
In today's class we covered the topic titled "Are you reacting to everything all the time?"
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We also continued exploring the topic of "Hindu Parenting" and laying the foundation of good parenting skills for 1st generation American born Hindus.
After lunch all the campers dressed up in their finest Indian clothing and we headed up to Pittsburgh to visit two temples.
Singing bhajans at the Hindu Jain temple in Pittsburgh
The two teachers at camp - Muni Natarajan and Dandapani, standing in front of the Hindu Jain temple
With former camp director, Ravi Balu.
All the campers in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Pittsburgh.
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