Rapid expansion of Bala Vihar, new centers in the West

Chinmaya Mission West grows from Strength to Strength. Centers open in Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Chicago. Study groups, CHYK youth programs, and Vedanta camps begin across the U.S.

• Early 1980s – Launch and rapid spread of Bala Vihar in North America, Bala Vihar becomes a structured weekly program
• Mid-1980s – Development of:
• • Age-based curriculum
  • Parent involvement model