Become conversationally fluent in less than 3 days. No previous experience required.

What is Vitastaa?

Vitastaa is a family-oriented residential Samskritam workshop held in the northwestern United States. It is designed by Samskrita Bharati to impart Samskritam language skills using modern teaching techniques in a friendly, informal and fun-filled atmosphere. Vitastaa, also known as the Jhelum River, flows through Kashmir valley and was the center of culture for the Kashmiri Hindu community.

Benefits of Attending

Kickstart your Sanskritam learning journey
Deepen your connection to Sanskritam
Learn conversational Sanskritam in a supportive immersion environment
A unique family bonding experience
Connect with fellow enthusiasts

What we will do

Learn Samskritam together in a friendly, informal fun environment. Expect to participate in the following activities:

Classes
Conversations
Games

About Samskrita Bharati USA

Samskrita Bharati USA is dedicated to promoting Samskritam as an everyday language and providing access to its rich and diverse repository of knowledge. We believe Samskritam belongs to everyone and will help anyone learn it. We teach Samskritam through the medium of Samskritam.

We promote Samskritam in spoken and written forms among people of all ages in an interactive, fun, immersive and engaging environment.

More at www.samskritabharatiusa.org

3

days

Of Samskritam immersion.

6+

speakers

Spend time with fluent conversationalists.

2+

states

Meet Samskritam students from Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

1

language

Jayatu Samskritam! Jayatu Manukulam!

What Attendees Say

Hear from past participants about their experience at Vitastaa.

"Hardly, 3 years of age, a little boy was perched lazily in a stroller while his older sister hung around shyly. A regular sight. What struck though was their mother spoke to them in Samskritam. They responded comfortably to questions like, “Are you hungry?”, “Be careful, don’t spill the water”. This was the first time I had heard of a casual exchange in Samskritam. That you can bring the Deva Bhaasha, the language of the Gods into colloquial usage struck me novel."

Read more at A Case for Sanskritam

"... in a residential camp or aavaasiyashibaram like this, it was easy to blend in. It was easy to give it full attention. Even children, initially reluctant, weaned easily away from their parents to engage in play-led activities. All instructions and exchanges were in Sanskrit. These interactions started with yoga sessions in the morning and lasted until the plays and performances in the evening. "

Read more at Vitastaa 2024 Reflections