1. Satsanga Timings – Sunday Apr. 07, 2013
| 8:35 AM – 10:15 AM |
Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades PreK-10 & grade 12 |
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| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Language & Orchestra/Slokathon classes for children in Session I Chanting class for adults |
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| 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM | Satsanga II for adults, CHYKs, Bala Vihar grades PreK-11 | ||
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Language classes for children in Session II |
2. Sri Rama Navami at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya – Friday, April 19 2013
Sri Rama Navami will be celebrated at our Saumyakasi Sivalaya on Friday, April 19, 2013. Please participate in the special pujas, with friends and family, and receive the grace & blessings of Lord Rama on this auspicious occasion. The Details are as under:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Sri Rama Astottara Arcana on request
12:00 PM: Special Arati for Sri Rama Navami
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Sri Rama Raksa Stotra Parayana and Puja followed by Arati/Prasada
Sponsorship: Sri Rama Raksa Stotra Puja – $21 per family
Sri Rama Astottara Arcana – $11 per family
Temple Timings: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
3. Gita Chanting Competition – Saturday May 11, 2013
The Gita chanting competition will be held on May 11, on the occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s birthday. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 has been selected for this year’s competition.
Adult Presentation: Along with the regular competition for children, the adults are also invited to participate in Gita presentation. The presentation can be in any form of your choice. For example it could be in the form of a text or a drawing. We do not want to limit your imagination. You can depict the entire message of chapter 11 or pick one, two or as many slokas as you want. More details on the adult presentation will be available in the next few weeks.
GCC class for Session I: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Group 1 – KG Classroom (Next to Uncle’s office)
Group 2 – Grade 2B classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)
Group 3 & 4 – Grade 2A classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)
GCC class for Session II: 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Group 1 – Grade 11 classrrom (N203 – Upstairs North Wing)
Group 2 – Grade 10 classroom (S203 – Upstairs South Wing)
Group 3 & 4 – Artroom (S204 – Upstairs South Wing)
Registration: In order to be more environmentally friendly, registration for the competition will be online only. Registration involves an online payment of $5 for each participant.
Please see the complete details, including registration, at the Gita chanting competition page.
4. Jnana Yajna by Guruji – July 07-13, 2013
We are delighted to announce that Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji will be conducting a Jnana Yajna at Chinmaya Prabha, on Svetasvatara Upanisad. This text reveals the true nature of God and how to establish our essential oneness with Him.
Guruji’s captivating and endearing rendition during the last Jnana Yajna in Houston in 2011, had enthralled all attendees, and had left them wanting more.
There will be 3 discourses daily. We encourage all members to plan ahead so they can take vacation during this time and attend all 3 discourses to get the most out of this divine text.
Please note that this is a public event. Share the Jnana Yajna details with all your friends and relatives so maximum people can enrich themselves with this rare opportunity.
5. Ayurvedic Consultation at CMH
Vaidya Sunita Tarkunde conducts Ayurvedic Consultations for members of Chinmaya Mission Houston on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Tapovan room (the basement of our mandir). Each individual gets approximately 15 minutes for wellness consultations.
For appointments please sign up online (Password: gurudev)
There is no fee for these consultations, but donations are welcome. Checks should be made payable to “CMH.”
6. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Temple timing:
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | ||
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |||
| Saturday and Sunday |
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM | ||
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace through out the year and/or on special occasions like Birthdays and Anniversaries, and to have the priest perform Arcana and Arati on your behalf in the temple, please fill out the annual sponsorship form.
Puja Schedule:
| Everyday Arati | 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM | ||
| Every Monday Rudrabhisekam | 7:00 PM | ||
| Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam | 7:00 PM | ||
| Every Saturday Sri Sivasahasranama Puja | 9:00 AM | ||
| Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja | 6:30 PM | ||
| Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja | 6:30 PM |