Chinmaya Aradhana Mahasamadhi Camp 2016
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Summary – Overall, the number of camp attendees (nearly 1200), the largest attendance ever for a Mahasamadhi camp – was no challenge for this team of energetic volunteers. From the celebratory inauguration, with Pujya Guruji leading the procession, to the multicultural cuisine, to the Yuva Rhythms Live and the Comedy Hour by CHYKs, the soulful music by CMDFW Swaranjali teachers/students and visiting CM guests, adult discourses by Pujya Guruji, Swami Shantanandaji and Swami Swaroopanandaji plus satsangs/Q&A, activities and/or workshops by various Swamis/Acharyas for the non-adult attendees, Chinmaya Jeevan Darshan exhibit of Param Pujya Gurudev, and the visits to Chinmaya Mangalam were made possible because of the 11-month-long meticulous planning and diligent execution by the volunteer teams. Chinmaya Aradhana, a musical tribute to Param Pujya Gurudev on Day-4 and Guru Paduka Puja on the last day of the camp were like “icing on the cake,” as expressed by many camp attendees. CJD and Chinmaya Vani (book store) drew big crowds and the “Green Screen” photo booth was a big hit. Every family was provided with a commemorative family portrait with the seal of excellence as the background – Param Pujya Swami Chinmayanandaji’s centennial year (1916-2016) with the motto “Unto Him Our Best”.
