Nationwide Online PURANAVA Heritage Sessions

G.O.D. USA conducted a 4-week nationwide online summer session from Jun 9 – Jul 2, 2025,  inviting children to explore the timeless treasures of India through three engaging themes:

* Art from the Heart – Traditional Indian Art Sessions
* It Happened This Way – Storytelling Sessions from the Ramayana
* Traditional Treasures – Explorations of Ancient Indian STEM, Architecture, and Classical Knowledge

Art from the Heart introduced children to a vibrant mix of Indian artistic traditions. They created a wall hanging inspired by Rangoli designs, learned the intricate patterns of Warli tribal art, and engaged in a hands-on craft activity by making their own model of a mridangam, a traditional Indian percussion instrument.

Over the past few weeks, our storytelling series “It Happened This Way: Ramayana” captivated young minds with some of the most beloved episodes from the epic. From the transformation of Sage Valmiki to the birth of Lord Rama and his brothers, and the thrilling adventures with Sage Vishwamitra—including the defeat of Tataka—each session encouraged curiosity and moral reflection. Children especially looked forward to ending each session with lively, interactive Kahoot quizzes.

In Traditional Treasures, participants explored ancient Indian contributions to STEM, focusing on early mathematical systems and encoding methods such as the Katapayadi system. They also learned about traditional Indian calendar systems and traced the evolution of temple architecture, gaining a deeper appreciation for India’s rich scientific and cultural heritage.

These riveting sessions were conducted for kids from all around the US by volunteers from the California Bay Area GOD chapter.