Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Jan 18, 2026
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Jan. 18
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
Fire Safety Volunteers needed for the Second Session
We are seeking fire safety volunteers for the second session. These volunteers will be part of the Parking Team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety of all members during emergency situations.
Some of the responsibilities included are:
- Assisting fire wardens during emergencies.
- Helping evacuate the facility in case of an emergency.
- Coordinating with fire wardens throughout the process.
- Ensuring members return safely to the facility once the situation is resolved.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Regular attendance at the mission.
- Communicate with the team if unable to attend.
- Take initiative to prioritize member safety.
All necessary instructions and training will be provided by the Fire Safety Team.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Welcome Desk or any Parking Team Volunteer.
Food Sponsorship Opportunities for Special Occasions at CMH
We invite all members to participate in sponsoring our kitchen activities. CMH Kitchen, run by all sevaks, provides breakfast for sevaks, chai in between sessions for adult members and lunch after the 2nd session.
Sponsorships may be offered in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, festivals, or in honor/memory of loved ones.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Full Lunch Sponsorship – Sponsor lunch for all members.
- Partial Lunch Sponsorship – Contribute towards lunch preparation as a shared seva offering.
- Sevaks’ Breakfast Sponsorship – Contribute towards a nourishing breakfast for our dedicated sevaks.
- Chai Sponsorship – Sponsor warm chai for all adult members in between sessions.
Please contact Welcome Desk or our Kitchen Team for additional details.
Gita Chanting Competition (GCC)
In honor of our Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda’s Janma Jayanti, Bala Vihar children are invited to participate in the annual Gita Chanting Competition. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 is selected for this year’s competition.The competition will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Gita Chanting Classes will be held for children every Sunday from February 1st to April 19th. Students will attend the respective sessions aligned with their Bala vihar session. More information about the Gita Chanting Classes and registration details will be shared soon.
Mahasivaratri at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Sunday, Feb. 15 & Saturday, Feb. 21
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya invites you to participate with your family and friends on the auspicious occasion of Mahasivaratri and Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa and receive Lord Siva’s blessings.
For complete program details please click here or call Jay Deshmukh @ 832-541-0059.
For latest updates and information please visit http://www.saumyakasi.org
Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00am – 10:00pm – Kshirabhisheka to Utsava Murti of Lord Siva
9:00am – 12:00pm – Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhisheka
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhisheka
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Rudrabhisheka Seva (Smrti Hall)
10:30pm – 11:45pm – Meditation Followed by midnight Arati
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00pm – Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa (Smrti Hall)
Take advantage of the auspicious occasion and partake in the Pujas with the following sponsorships.
- Mukhya Yajamana for Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhisheka : $3001 Sponsor
- Mukhya Yajamana for Laghunyasa purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhisheka: $3001 Sponsor
- Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhisheka (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301 Sponsor
- Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhisheka Seva (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301 Sponsor
- Rudrabhisheka Seva (Smrti) : $101 Sponsor
- Mahasivaratri General Sponsorship: $21 Sponsor
- Donation Towards Flowers/Samagri for the event – Donate
- General Donation – Donate
Please register online for all Sevas. We request that you register early to allow us to make arrangements and to ensure you have a spot at a time of your choice.
* Limit 2 per family due to limited space
MahaMrtyunjaya Homa Saturday, Feb. 21
We invite you to participate in our annual MahaMrtyunjaya Homa at Chinmaya Mission with family and friends to receive Bhagawan’s blessings for health and happiness. Participation in the Homa is open for all devotees.
Timings: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Seated by: 10:15 am
Homa sponsorship: $21 per family
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.