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  • About the Drishtikon Project

    The Drishtikon Project is a project by seniors from Mount Madonna School as part of the Values in World Thought Program. The students will experience their learning journey to India from February 16 through March 2, 2024.
    Drishtikon means ‘perspective’ and embodies what we strive to experience on our adventure.

    SCHEDULE:

    Friday February 16:
    Departure from California

    Saturday February 17:
    Arrival in India

    Sunday February 18:
    Delhi Tour: Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Bazaar, Market

    Monday February 19:
    Travel to Sri Ram Ashram, Haridwar

    Tuesday February 20:
    Visit Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar
    Moti Bazaar
    Sri Ram Ashram

    Wednesday February 21:
    Visit Sri Ram Vidya Mandir school
    Ganga Walk
    Sri Ram Ashram

    Thursday February 22:
    Day Trip to Dehradun: Aasraa Trust
    Visit Araghar Government Primary School
    Lunch time interview with Ms. Shaila Brijnath, Founder and Chair of Aasraa
    Visit Waste Warriors and meet their senior staff

    Friday February 23:
    Day Trip to Rishikesh: Beatles Ashram, Meeting with Sadvhi Bagawati, Aarti at Parmarth Ashram, satsang, and dinner.

    Saturday February 24:
    Visit Gujjar village
    Sri Ram Ashram Goodbye party!

    Sunday February 25:
    Visit Tibetan Children’s Home and School in Dehradun, Buddhist Monastery and Nunnery
    Travel to Mussoorie

    Monday February 26:
    Day in Mussoorie Hill Town
    Visit Tibetan Homes Foundation and School in Happy Valley
    Mall Road Guided Tour

    Tuesday February 27:
    Visit Woodstock School
    Cooking Class at the home of Shantum and Geeta
    Meet/interview journalist Ranjona Banerji
    Travel back to Sri Ram Ashram

    Wednesday February 28:
    Travel from Haridwar to Agra

    Thursday February 29:
    Taj Mahal
    Meet with Shantum from Buddhapath
    Travel to Delhi

    Friday March 1:
    Delhi Tour: Gandhi Smriti and Old Delhi/Jama Masjid
    Meet with social activist Laila Tyabji

    Saturday March 2:
    Travel to California

Video: Drishtikon Overview

Posted: April 15, 2024 | No Comments |
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