YICG Gita Vicara Leadership Program 2025-2026 Om Shanti
- Games For Seva
- Aug 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 16
FOR GRADES 7-12
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
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.
Play the video below to know more about the Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Major Themed Event - 'Kurukshetra' Game Release
Major Themed Series - 'Tree of Impact'
Major Themed Event - 'Om Shanti 3X' Mela / Festival
Major Themed Series - 'Parenting Game On'
GVLP Leadership Components
(6 Core Pillars of Leadership woven into Workshops & Intensives — all tied to our Major Theme: Make a Difference
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
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.
THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF GITA VICARA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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