Chinmaya Mission
Chinmaya Mission, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Opportunities from Chinmaya Mission
Chinmaya Geeta Chanting Competition (CGCC)
by Chinmaya Mission
An annual Sanskrit chanting competition by Chinmaya Mission, inviting children, youth, and adults to recite Bhagavad Gita verses and embrace spiritual values.
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About
Chinmaya Mission is a global Hindu spiritual and educational organization founded in 1953 by Swami Chinmayananda. The mission is dedicated to spreading the wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita through structured study, cultural activities, and community service. The organization operates over 350 centres across the world, serving children, youth, and adults through structured age-based programs. Its flagship youth initiatives include Shishu Vihar, Bala Vihar, Junior CHYK, and CHYK that nurture children in spiritual and cultural values. Chinmaya Mission runs schools, colleges, vocational institutes, hospitals, and rural development projects under the Central Chinmaya Mission Trust. The organization is currently led globally by Swami Swaroopananda, who continues the founder's vision of inner transformation rooted in Advaita Vedanta. The mission's annual Chinmaya Geeta Chanting Competition reaches lakhs of participants worldwide, making it one of the largest Sanskrit chanting initiatives. Centres across India and abroad conduct regular satsangs, study groups, and cultural events.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Shishu Vihar
- Bala Vihar
- Junior CHYK
- CHYK Youth Program
- Chinmaya Geeta Chanting Competition
- Vedanta Study Groups
- Sanskrit and Scripture Classes
Achievements
- Guinness World Record for the most people chanting online simultaneously: 8,277 participants recited Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, achieved by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust on 9 May 2026
- Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth recognised by the University Grants Commission in 2016 as the first deemed-to-be university in the de novo category in Kerala
- Chinmaya Education Movement runs 81 Chinmaya Vidyalayas across India serving over 89,000 children, along with 9 Chinmaya colleges and 14 Chinmaya Vision Schools
- Chinmaya International Residential School received CBSE recognition in 1997 and International Baccalaureate affiliation in 1998
Leadership
- Swami Chinmayananda, Founder (Chinmaya Mission)
- Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head (Chinmaya Mission)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Chinmaya Mission offer for children?
- Chinmaya Mission has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Chinmaya Mission opportunities?
- On Chinmaya Mission's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Chinmaya Mission directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Chinmaya Mission?
- Yes. WiWit checked Chinmaya Mission's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Chinmaya Mission's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Chinmaya Mission based?
- Chinmaya Mission is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1953
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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