Incorporated in California in 1975, Chinmaya Mission has now grown to over 49 centers in North America, serving over 18,000 registered Bala Vihar® attendees gaining the knowledge and wisdom of our scriptures. Bala Vihar is a weekly gathering of children, between the ages of five to fifteen years that takes place in Chinmaya Mission Centres or in private homes, under the supervision of trained teachers. 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