Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Apr 5, 2026

Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Apr. 05

Satsanga Timings:

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM GCC Classes for Session I

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 and GCC (for Session II)

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

Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) Saturday, Apr. 25

In honor of Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti and the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Movement, we have selected Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) for this year’s Gita Chanting Competition on Saturday, April 25. The last date for registration is now past due. GCC Classes will go on till Sundays, till April 19th. A detailed agenda and specific instructions will be emailed to all participants the week before the competition.

GCC Inquiries: gcc@chinmayahouston.org

Year-to-date Contribution Statements Sent

Year-to-date contribution statements have been emailed on April 1st 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.

Click on the link to view the Amrit Mahotsav pictures:

Collection of Bhajanas, Ashtottara Namavali and Stotras

With several years of effort, a long-time, devoted CMH member has consolidated and compiled a multimedia library of bhajans, Ashtottara Namavali and stottras, complete with Devanagri and English transliteration. All three books will be displayed at our book store.

Appended below are the links to the three books:

Bhajan Jyot – Bhajan Jyot
Stotra Ashtottara Jyot – Ashtottara Stotras
Stotra Jyot Part-2 – Stotra Jyot

Appended below is the youtube link to listen to all the stotras and bhajans compiled in the book:

https://www.youtube.com/@BhajanJyot-rl5xb

CORD USA Summer Service Visit July 4 – July 18

We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2026 are now open for chaperones! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:

Where: CORD Siruvani, India

Dates: Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday July 18, 2026

Registration Fee: $1500

$250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration
$1250 after the application is accepted

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2026/

For inquiries, send an email to houston@cordusa.org

Chaperone Selection: Student applications will open only after chaperones have been selected. Once chosen, chaperones will receive all relevant information