Key Activities Planned for the Year 2026

1. Regular / Ongoing Activities

1.1 Weekly or Bi-weekly Bhajan / Devotional Session

• In-person or virtual (Zoom/temple/community hall/home rotation)

• Telugu bhajans, slokas, or light devotional songs

• Short 5-minute reflection or explanation of meaning

1.2 Sloka / Stotra Learning for Kids & Families

• Teach Vishnu Sahasranamam, Hanuman Chalisa, Lalita Sahasranama, etc.

• Simple explanations of meaning in Telugu/English

• Monthly recitation day

1.3 Guided Meditation / Chanting Sessions

• Simple breathing, mantra chanting (Om, Gayatri, etc.)

• Stress relief focus for adults and youth

• Could be labeled as “Mindfulness & Inner Peace” to stay inclusive

2. Monthly or Quarterly Programs

2.1 Spiritual Talks / Satsang

• Invite local priests, scholars, or community elders

• Topics: Dharma in daily life, parenting with values, youth challenges, etc.

• Q&A at the end

2.2 Festival-based Observances

Small but meaningful observances around:

• Ugadi

• Maha Shivaratri

• Rama Navami

• Janmashtami

• Navaratri

• Deepavali (spiritual significance, not just celebration)

Include:

• Storytelling

• Short puja or chanting

• Kids performances (slokas, stories)

2.3 Ramayana / Bhagavad Gita Reading Circles

• Chapter-by-chapter group reading

• Once a month discussion on relevance to modern life

3. Family & Youth Focused Activities

3.1 Values Education for Children

• Monthly session on values: honesty, respect, gratitude, discipline, compassion

• Use stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Panchatantra

3.2 Youth Spiritual & Life Reflection Circle

• Teen/young adult safe space discussions:

  • Stress, identity, purpose, relationships

  • Balancing tradition and modern life

3.3 Storytelling for Younger Kids

• “Stories with Values” hour — simple moral and spiritual stories

4. Service-Oriented Spiritual Activities

(Spirituality through action)

4.1 Seva Projects

• Food drives

• Volunteering at shelters

• Elder care visits

• Community cleanup

Tie the idea: Service is a form of spirituality.

4.2 Annual Community Service Day

• Combine all wings for a day of volunteering

• Spiritual wing frames the purpose and reflection

5. Special Annual Events

5.1 Community Retreat or Day of Reflection

• Half-day or full-day program

• Includes meditation, talks, group activities, and lunch

5.2 Intergenerational Prayer / Reflection Day

• Grandparents, parents, kids together

• Share prayers, stories, blessings

6. Group Temple visits & Group Poojas