Education Center ("ASM Ananda Pathsala") Highlights

• Unique Programs: First in the area—Gita lessons and Bengali reading/writing classes!
• Age Groups: For children ages 2–10 and 11–21 years.
• Expert Teachers: Lessons led by experienced educators.
• Convenient Schedule: Just 1 hour bi-weekly—Saturdays, 10:45am–11:45am.
• Enrollment: April-May each year.
• Location: Open to all Albany Capital Region families.

Awards & Appreciation: Every 3 Months and 1 Year Appreciation Award Program.

. Appreciation Awards for:

All kids will receive appreciation based on their performance and participation in Temple activities!

Outstanding achievers will receive Medals and special Gifts.

All are welcome.

“ASM Ananda Pathsala” Schedule (May-July 2026):

Benefits for Your Child

• Gita Knowledge: Learn timeless values and wisdom  
• Bengali Language Skills: Improve reading, writing, and speaking  
• Social Behavior: Build good manners, respect, and greetings  
• Community Connection: Make new friends and celebrate culture  
• Spiritual Drama & Acting: Perform divine pastimes to build confidence and devotion  
• Creative Expression: Learn musical instruments and boost self-confidence  
• Cultural Engagement: Join kirtan, recitation, and spiritual storytelling

Please welcome to join Us! Give your child the gift of knowledge, culture, and confidence.

 Click Here To Register Your Child Today!

For more information: https://albanysanatanimandir.org/contact 

Meet Our Instructors: 

 Bikash Pal: Bikash Pal is currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics at the University at Albany, SUNY. He completed his Honours and Master’s degrees in Statistics at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. After graduation, he joined the Department of Statistics as a Lecturer and was later promoted to Assistant Professor. Alongside teaching, Bikash is dedicated to advising students and engaging in co-curricular activities. As a Krishna devotee, he practices a devotional lifestyle and believes spiritual wisdom is essential for a balanced and meaningful life. Bikash aims to share this knowledge in a simple, practical way to help children grow with clarity and compassion.

 Sudipta Saha: Sudipta is a 2016 graduate of SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science and currently works as an IT Consultant. A seeker of Vedic stories and Kirtan, he is here to support the Kid's class by sharing Hari katha, the sweetness of the Bangla Language, and wisdom from vedic literature. 

 Hemel Debnath: Hemel is the youngest of our three religious teachers and has a strong background in Puranic stories, Sanskrit prose, and Vedanta. Since childhood, Hemel and his sister learned Hindu culture through shows like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, temple visits, and guidance from their parents. At age eight, Hemel began memorizing prayers, suktams from the Rig Veda, and verses from sacred texts such as the Gita and Bhagavata Purana. He learned to read and write Bangla from his mother and Hindi on his own by age ten. Hemel’s family moved to Albany from Hudson in 2021, becoming active volunteers in local religious events. In his free time, Hemel enjoys drawing, reading, and exploring engineering skills. Currently, he works as a Civil Engineer at New York State Department of Transportation and Peer Tutor at SUNY Albany, and is also pursuing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering at SUNY Albany.