YICG Gita Vicara Leadership Program 2025-2026 Om Shanti

FOR GRADES 7-12

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Program Directors: Rathi Raja, Madhu Allu & Chitra Venkatramani*

2025-2026 GVLP Program Details

Important Dates & Events

• Fri, Sept 12 | 6:30–8:00 PM – Kickoff & Awards Ceremony OR

• Sat, Sept 13 | 1:30–3:00 PM – Kickoff & Awards Ceremony

• Sat, Dec 8 | 1:00–3:00 PM – Game Day + Social Media Blitz

  
  

🎮 Featured Release

• Kurukshetra Game Launch -The Story Behind the Game

  
  

🌸 Spring 2026 Om Shanti 3X Festival

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Top 10 Reasons to Join GVLP

📜 Ancient Wisdom, Modern Twist

Dive into the Gita & epics through improv, skits, debates, and reflections. These activities make timeless lessons come alive.

🎲 Learn by Play, Not by Test

Create and play board games that spark strategy, values, and creativity. This approach fosters a fun learning environment.

🤝 Lead Through Seva

Run community projects, mentor youth, and lead storytelling with purpose. This experience builds leadership skills.

🎤 Champion Public Speaking

Sharpen your voice with pitches, presentations, and persuasive ideas. Gain confidence in expressing your thoughts.

🎓 Boost Your College Profile

Stand out with leadership, confidence, and creative service learning. These attributes are highly valued by colleges.

🗓️ A Year-Long Adventure

From Game On! to Vision in Motion—each season brings new growth and action. This ensures continuous engagement.

⚔️ Explore Dharma & Karma in Play

Engage with epic themes through games like Kurukshetra and Clash of Dynasties. This makes learning interactive.

🚀 Grade-Specific Growth Tracks

• 7–8: Speak Up & Fly

• 9–10: Own Your Story

• 11–12: Lead & Mentor

  
  

🕉️ Root in Vedic Traditions

Chant, meditate, and reflect—guided by the living wisdom of ancient teachings.

🌱 Build Community & Impact

Join hikes, seva drives, rewilding projects, and internships that matter. These activities foster community spirit.

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Play the video below to know more about the Presidential Volunteer Service Award

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/eaaaf1_f7d2d1f342834584a492d0f659dbde8f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

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Major Themed Event - 'Kurukshetra' Game Release

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Major Themed Series - 'Tree of Impact'

https://youtu.be/CAT39AUenBY

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Major Themed Event - 'Om Shanti 3X' Mela / Festival

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Major Themed Series - 'Parenting Game On'

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/eaaaf1_185d1d91af274abfb6ed5bf20c6123a4/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

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GVLP Leadership Components

(6 Core Pillars of Leadership woven into Workshops & Intensives — all tied to our Major Theme: Make a Difference

https://youtu.be/_HTTdnRgj2I?si=gsqA_WF49lTVCp19

1. Design Thinking & Game Design

• Social Media Strategy for Top 10 Games

• SCAMPER Techniques in Game Design

• Featured Games: Ganga~River Rescue, Memory Maya, Clash of Dynasties, Battle of Purusharthas

  
  

2. Game Play & Kurukshetra Release

• Game Play & Rapid-Fire Versions (with rules)

• Create “Release” Event Content

  
  

3. Personal & Team Leadership Development

Dynamic Forums:

• Om Shanti 3X Mela – Suite of Games (Kurukshetra, Clash of Dynasties, Karna’s Karma, Karma Katch, MahabharActs, Dharma Dilemmas 1 & 2)

• Parenting Lab – Game On Series

  
  

GVLP Pitch Training:

• Grades 7–8: Speak Up & Fly – Persuasive Pitch, Personal Goals

• Grades 9–10: Own Your Story – 5Ws & 1H, Identity, Game Knowledge

• Grades 11–12: Commitment & Perseverance – Just One Thing, Mentorship, Personal Checklist

  
  

4. Vedic Teachings & Reflections

• Mahabharata: Always in Play – Chanting, Meditations

• Focus on the vision of Om Shanti

  
  

5. Community Building

• Games for Seva Play with Family & Friends

• Partner with Community Forums for Seva opportunities

  
  

6. Seva & Leadership Projects

• Rewilding Project – Family Commitment

- Planting & Winter Sowing; Sharing saplings

- Education with neighbors & community forums

• Om Shanti Hike – Port Washington Trail, rewilding themes

• GVLP Board – Make A Difference Retreat @ AVG

  
  

Class of 2026 receiving their citations from Ms. Ragini Shrivastava, Town Clerk (North Hempstead)

Raghav Bansal, Aarthi Palaniappan, Vedant Balani, Tara Vishwanathan, Pranav Mohankumar, Rohith Naveen, Adhvaith Sreenivas, Adi Patnam, Bhuvi Kumar, Jay Shah, Ria Bahl, Nitin Rajagopalan, Sanskriti Rathore, Neev Bhutani.

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THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF GITA VICARA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM