Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Dec 14, 2025

Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Dec. 14

Satsanga Timings:

8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 12

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Languages, Bhajana/Orchestra/Slokathon and Adult Chanting

11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 10

CMH Movie Night Friday, Dec. 12

The CMH Movie Night for our Bala Vihar children, which includes the screening of the movie “The Bad Guys 2” at our own Chinmaya Prabha, is on Friday, December 12.. Children in elementary grades must be accompanied by at least one parent.

For more information and to purchase tickets click on the link below.

CMH Movie Night – Chinmaya Mission Houston

This event is restricted to CMH families and their house-guests only.

Food Drive by CMH Student Council Sunday, Dec. 14

This is the last Sunday to bring in your food donations for the Houston Food Bank for this holiday season. We kindly request your support in encouraging your children to donate non-perishable vegetarian items. High school volunteers will be accepting food items in the dining hall between 10:20 AM to 11:20 AM on Sunday, December 14th. Thank you all for your support.

Information Session: Kailash/Manasarovar Yatra Sunday, Dec. 14

We invite you to join an information session on the Kailash/Manasarovar Yatra, on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2 pm in Smrti Hall.

This session will provide:

An overview of the pilgrimage’s spiritual and cultural significance
Practical details regarding travel, logistics, and preparation

During this session, there will be an opportunity to interact with a professional Tour Company operator from Kathmandu to get additional information.

CHYKsmas 2025 – Holiday Hangout! Friday, Dec. 19

CMH High School Students and CHYKs are invited to CHYKsmas — a festive evening hosted by the Student Council and Alumni to celebrate the holiday season and strengthen our community!

Date: Friday, December 19th, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: Chinmaya Prabha

Deadline: December 14th, 2025

Register here

We will have ice breakers, games, gingerbread decoration, a fire pit, and much more!

Come enjoy an evening of connection, celebration, and CHYK spirit before winter break!

Additional details and registration will be available this Sunday in the dining area.
Questions? Email: CMHStudentCouncil@gmail.com

CMH Winter Break Sunday, Dec. 21 & 28

CMH will remain closed on December 21st and 28th Sundays for winter break. Bala Vihar and Adult satsanga will resume on Sunday, January 4.

New Year Puja at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Thursday, Jan. 01

Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya will perform Maha Ganapathi Homam followed by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Puja to welcome the New Year, 2026. Please join the puja with friends and family and make an auspicious beginning to 2026 with the blessings of Bhagawan Siva.

10:00 AM – Maha Ganapathi Homam
11:30 AM – Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Puja & Arati
Puja Sponsorship: $21 per family. Sponsor online
Temple Hours for Darshan: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Archanas will be performed upon request during temple hours.

For further details click here

Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Celebration

Chinmaya Mission Houston will celebrate the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Movement. This milestone is an auspicious occasion to remember Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda, reflect on the depth and reach of His teachings, and honor a legacy that continues to inspire and uplift generations.

As part of these celebrations, we will perform Hanuman Chalisa Havans on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In this sacred yajna, the Hanuman Chalisa will be chanted 108 times to invoke the blessings of Bhagavan Hanuman—for strength, courage, and selfless service. Through the power of collective chanting and sacred fire offerings, these Havans become a profound expression of spiritual dedication, cultural reverence, and universal oneness.

To prepare for this auspicious event, we will begin learning and practicing the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa. Let us all participate wholeheartedly so that, by March 14, we can chant with devotion, confidence, and unity during the Havan.

Please print a copy of Hanuman Chalisa and bring it with you by clicking on the link here.