Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Oct 5, 2025
Bala Vihar Open House & Satsanga Timings Sunday, Oct. 5
We will have our Bala Vihar Open House this Sunday for Pre-KG to Gr-12. In addition to the regular satsanga, all parents will go to their children’s classrooms for the Bala Vihar Open House during the last 30 minutes of the satsanga.
We encourage both parents to attend the Open House. If you have more than one child in Bala Vihar, each parent chooses to attend one child’s class. If only one parent is planning to attend, choose to attend the youngest child’s grade. Please do not try to do grade-hopping, instead you can meet your older child’s teacher after finishing up in the youngest child’s grade.
Please note the following:
- Children will go directly to their classrooms.
- Children should not bring any bags/books.
- Language/Bhajana/Orchestra/Slokathon/Adult Chanting classes will not be conducted to accommodate the open house.
To view the Balamandir map, please click here
Schedule for Oct. 5 –
Session I
Bala Vihar grades PreK-12 – Children will go directly to their classes at 8:35 AM.
8:35 AM – 9:45 AM – Adult satsanga
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM – Bala Vihar Open House/Adult satsanga (continued)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM – NO extra classes
Session II
Bala Vihar grades PreK-10 – Children will go directly to their classes at 11:20 AM.
11:20 AM – 12:30 PM – Adult satsanga
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Bala Vihar Open House/Adult satsanga (continued)
Link to Sunday, Sep. 28 Pravachan
We have received several requests for a link to Pujya Gaurang Uncle’s pravachan for last Sunday. To access the pravachan click here: Pravachan – Sep. 28
CMH Navaratri Garba Friday, Oct. 3
Our Navaratri Garba event has reached the maximum capacity and hence we have stopped the online ticket sale. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Event Details: Friday, October 3rd, 2025 from 6.30 to 11.00 PM
Venue: GSH (Gujarati Samaj of Houston) 9550 West Bellfort Avenue, Houston TX 77031
See you there on Friday at these vibrant, devotional dance festivities in honor of Mata Amba!
New Study Group for Upadesa Sara
A new study group will be starting from Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The details are mentioned below:
Text: *Upadesa Sara by Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, Commentary by Swami Tejomayananda
Subject: **The Essence of TV Vedantic Teachings
Timings: Wednesdays, 7:20 PM – 8:45PM, via ZOOM (Link will be sent to those who register, one day before the first class)
Conducted by: Anand Gupta
* Available from CMH Book Store.
** This is especially helpful to those who are already familiar with the vedantic concepts, having studied Prakarana Granthas, such as Viveka Chudamani, Tattva Bodha, Atma Bodha, etc.
Please call Anand Gupta at 713-569-2365, if you have any questions.
Year-to-date Contribution Statements Sent Wednesday, Oct 1
Year-to-date contribution statements have been emailed on October 1 for your reconciliation. If you did not receive your statement or find any discrepancies, please visit the Contribution Desk this Sunday or write to CMHContributions@chinmayahouston.org.
Annual Dipavali Puja & Gurudakshina Sunday, Oct 19
All members are warmly invited with families to join our joyous and auspicious Dipavali Puja on October 19. This sacred celebration will include Ganesa Puja, Sri Lakshmi Puja and Sri Vishnusahasranama Puja, and will conclude with the offering of Gurudakshina.
Puja will be performed in only one session starting at 9:00 AM. Please allow yourselves enough time to walk, park and be seated by 8:45 AM. As always let us all bring the festive spirit by dressing up in festive clothes and a huge Chinmaya smile.
Please note that due to our Annual Dipavali Puja, there will be no Bala Vihar classes and Adult Satsanga on Oct 19.
Please note that Gurudakshina related emails with links will be sent soon.
Please remember to bring the following items for Puja:
- Coin/Lamp/Account Book for Lakshmi Puja
- Decorated plate with lamp for Vishnusahasranama Puja
- Yellow rice and flowers
- Another plate with lamp for Arati
- Prarthana Piyush
- Gurudakshina envelope
- Match box, plastic bags, paper towels etc.,
Please see the attached flyer for more details please click here
Dipavali Puja at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Monday, Oct 20
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya will perform Sri Ashtalakshmi Puja on the auspicious occasion of Dipavali on Monday, October 20, 2025. We invite you to participate in the Puja with family and friends and receive Mother Lakshmi’s blessings.
Schedule for Monday, Oct 20, 2025
5:00pm – 6:30pm – Monday Rudrabhisheka Puja (Note time change)
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Sri Ashtalaksmi Puja & Arati
Special Puja seva/sponsorship: $21 per family. Sponsor Online
For more information please click here
Gujarati New Year at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Tuesday, Oct 21
Temple Hours for Tuesday, October 21, 2025
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Archana Seva upon request.