Hindu Samaj Temple Hours:
*Closes at 8:30 PM from December 1 to March 1
Monday – Friday 8:30 – 12:30 PM / 4:00 – 9:00 PM* or 8:30 PM from 12/1 to 3/1
Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM*(8:30 PM from 12/1 to 3/1)
Sunday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM* (8:30 PM 12/1 to 3/1)
Hindu Samaj Temple Aarti:
Morning 10:30 AM
Evening 7:30 PM Weekdays
8:00 PM Tuesday
Cultural Classes – For registration, schedule and more details, please contact through respective class emails
Schedule and Room Info:
Dance (Kathak, Creative Movement, Bhangra, Bollywood): Forms | Brochure | Calendar
Dance Classes (Kathak, Creative Movement, Bhangra, Bollywood) are held from September until May of the school calendar year on Sunday mornings by Trital Dance Academy. The last class in May ends with a recital performance. An annual registration of $30 per student is required along with the class tuition which varies depending on the class. For further details and information please contact at dance.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Hindustani Sangeet:
Group Indian(Hindustani) Singing Lessons taught by Bollywood Singer and Sangeet Vishaarad(Masters in Indian Classical Vocal Music), Ms. Sunita Kapur
BEGINNERS- Basics of Indian Classical Music, Bhajan, Bollywood Songs, Karaoke Singing, Ghazal, Microphone techniques, Stage presence and more
ADVANCED- Raags with Aalaps, Taans and more
Also Introducing – BOLLYWOOD KARAOKE SINGING classes for Adults
All students get performance opportunities, Annual Recital, Certificates, Trophies!
Adults and children ages 4 above are welcome
For details or to confirm your spot email hindustani.sangeet@hindusamajmandir.org
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Bala Vihar:
Please note that we have closed off all admissions to our Balavihar-Language classes for the current academic year September 16 to June 17.
Please email details to our class mailbox at mahwah.balavihar@gmail.com, for having your child considered for the next academic year(2017-2018) for enrollment.
For kids to learn our precious culture, spiritual wisdom and related values through books, stories, bhajans, shlokas and games.
For more information, please email at mahwah.balavihar@gmail.com or visit website
Little Ustaads:
(Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga, an Indian Classical Music program for children younger than 5 years)
Taught by Ms. Kavita Bafana who is a traditional Kathak dancer. The program allows children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals.
Please contact through email at little.kids.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Bharatnatyam:
Bharatanatyam classes are being offered by Ms. Anita Ramaswamy (Director / Choreographer) of NrtyaSagar Dance Academy. Ms. Ramaswamy has twenty years of training under the guidance of renowned Guru Late Shri T K Mahalingam Pillai of Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir and Guru Late Shri Mani of Kalasadan.
Classes consist of structured program and will be offered on Sunday mornings (9am-noon) from September to June concluding with an annual recital. Students of 5 years and above are invited to enroll. Come and enroll your kid for an opportunity to learn this art in an enjoyable manner and still be able to exercise and discipline one’s mind & body.
Please contact through email Bharatnatyam@hindusamajmandir.org .
Kuchipudi:
Kuchipudi is being taught by Ms. Prasantha Yelagani, A Traditional Kuchipudi Dancer. These Classes consist of a structured program. Beginners will learn the Mudras, Slokas, Postures and various Adugulu. Later they will be upgraded to the Advanced levels where they get trained in depth with the Complex level Adugulu, various Jatis, Abhinayas and Traditional items. This enables the children to discover our Indian roots and culture. It also plays a key role in developing the body of a growing child, improves concentration and memory. These Classes are offered on Sunday Evenings 3-6.30 PM and an alternate batch on Saturday Evenings 4-5PM. Students of 5 years and above are invited to enroll. Come and enroll your kid for an opportunity to learn this art form in an enjoyable manner and still be able to exercise and discipline one’s mind & body.
For Class timings, schedule and location, please refer to the schedule at the top of the page or contact through email kuchipudi@hindusamajmandir.org .
Art Classes:
Juniors(6-10yrs) will be taught Mixed Media Mural, Grain Painting, Yarn Painting etc. Seniors and Adults(11+)will be taught Kerala Mural, Designer Name-board, Silk Painting.
Please check the Schedule for exact information.
Sindhu Govind is an Artist specializing in Indian Paintings. She was born and nurtured in an artistic environment, which encouraged her to develop interest for paintings at a very early age. She has always been fascinated by intricate, detail work, hence her interest in Indian paintings! She holds a Bachelors degree in Visual Communications from the University of Madras. She has a Diploma in Multimedia and currently a freelance Graphic designer. She pursues painting commercially and have executed orders for individuals and corporate houses both in India and abroad. She strongly believe that art has no boundaries and wishes to create a global awareness and appreciation for the Indian Art forms, which are one amongst the several invaluable possessions our culture.
For details about Art Classes, contact at art.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Painting Classes:
As an artist, Neetika has worked hard to develop paintings that speak both to her and to others about the beauty that exists.
She holds a B.F.A degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY. Her education refined her skills and exposed her to a whole new world filled with aspiring artwork, design, prints and innovation. She has won awards and recognition for her paintings and designs. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of FIT and other prestigious museums in Manhattan. She specializes in three dimensional paintings with layered paint and textures. She likes working with indigenous paintings and depictions of various Gods and Goddesses with a contemporary approach. She tries with every finished work to breathe life into a long forgotten culture so that its designs, ideas, innovations and lifestyle are displayed beautifully on my canvas. She has over 10 years of industry experience with creating artwork for various brands like Ann Taylor, Loft, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s.
For details about Painting Classes, contact at painting.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Jain Classes:
First and third Saturday of each month Jain classes will be taught by Ms. Purvi Sheth at 10 a.m. The class fee is $250 for full year.
Please contact: jain.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Chess Club/Classes:
Sunday Evenings 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM Chess Club: chessclub@hindusamajmandir.org
Hindi Classes:
Sunday Evenings 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM Hindi Classes: hindiclasses@hindusamajmandir.org
Gujrati Classes: ( Download Forms )
Sunday Evenings 4-5 pm Gujrati Classes: gujaraticlasses@hindusamajmandir@org.
Telugu Classes: ( Download Forms )
Sunday Evenings 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM Telugu Classes: teluguclasses@hindusamajmandir.org
Sunday Yoga for Kids, Adults and Seniors: ( Download Forms )
Kids Yoga: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Offered Balvihar Days Only
Senior Chair Yoga: 10:10 am – 10:30 am
Complimentary with valid id, Offered Bal Vihar Days Only
Adult Yoga Gentle: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
45 min class
Adult Yoga Gentle: 11:30 – 12:00 pm
30 min class
Adult Yoga Flow: 12:10 – 12:55 pm
45 min class
Priti Dhariwal is a Yoga instructor and a volunteer Meditation Practitioner. Besides here other qualifications, she has Masters in Early Childhood (Montessori) and have a RYT-200 International Certification in Yoga.
Her Yoga teaching comes from deep within the heart of her own practice. She has been practicing yoga since 1985 and teaching since 2004. She has also been practicing Meditation since 1994. She has been teaching adults, teens and kids in New Jersey since 2009. She feels that yoga makes us stronger, more flexible, and more stress free. It helps celebrate healthy body and mind for kids, teens, adults and seniors. She creates her yoga sessions with warmth, compassion, knowledge and humor. To register, please contact us at sunday.yoga.classes@hindusamajmandir.org
Saturday Yoga Classes: (Adult yoga classes are run on Saturday)
Hatha Yoga class is offered free of charge every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 am at by the certified Amrit Yoga teacher Yogshri Birendra Kumar. He has been teaching Yoga over 10 years and last 6 years in the Temple. The class consists of gentle asanas, pranayama and meditation, is suited for adults of all ages and physical abilities, and is aimed to bring physical flexibility, suppleness, weight loss, pain free living, mental relaxation and spiritual “Oneness”. To register, please contact via email at yoga.classes@hindusamajmandir.org.
Hindu Samaj Temple of Mahwah Address:
247 W Ramapo Ave,
Mahwah,
NJ 07430, USA
Phone: +1 201-529-1277