Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcement for Aug 22, 2021
CMH Summer Schedule May 24 thru Sept. 11, 2021
The next academic year will start on Sep. 12, 2021.
New Member Registration for Bala Vihar 2021-22
As per popular demand, we are happy to announce that we are extending our Bala Vihar registration till Dec. 31, 2021. We encourage you all to use this opportunity and register.
- Bala Vihar New Registration will be conducted online at chinmayahouston.org.
- Detailed information will be provided at the time of registration.
- Registration will be open for all grades for both sessions.
Many of our Bala Vihar classes are nearing capacity, if we reach maximum capacity during the registration period, we may stop new registrations altogether for those grades.
Upakarma – Thread Changing Ceremony at Sivalaya – Sat. Aug. 21, 2021
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya will conduct Upakarma (thread changing ceremony) on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Upakarma is an annual ritual during which individuals who have gone through the Upanayanam ritual and wear the sacred thread get a new sacred thread and renew their commitment to the study of the Vedas.
Due to COVID related distance restrictions we can accommodate a limited number of devotees in the Mandir on a first come first serve basis. Interested individuals should register at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya or send an email to sgs2680@gmail.com, especially if they want to attend in person.
Devotees attending in person will be provided all the materials required to perform the puja including sacred thread. Those who join remotely will have to be prepared with all samagri for the puja.
The ceremony will also be available via Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/
Puja Schedule:
8:00 – 8:30 AM – Puja preparation and Seating
8:30 – 10:00 AM – Upakarma
Puja Contribution: $21/Individual, $31/Family and Daksina to the priest.
Sri Krsna Janmastami – Sun. Aug. 29, 2021
Sri Krsna Janmastami will be celebrated at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya on Sunday, August 29, 2021. We welcome one and all to come and receive the blessings of Lord Krsna on this auspicious day.
Due to COVID related distance restrictions we can accommodate a limited number of devotees in the Mandir on a first come first serve basis.
The Puja will also be available via Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91915141069 (Meeting ID: 91915141069 – Password: 815845)
The puja schedule is as follows:
Sri Krsnastami Puja: 7:00pm – 8:00 pm
Puja Sponsorship: $21 Sri Krsna Astottara-sata-nama Arcana will be performed on request during the temple hours.
Sponsor Online: Sign Up
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (CVV) Offers Hindu Chaplaincy Certificate Program
Pujya Swami Swaroopananda announced the launch of a new Hindu Chaplain training and certification program to serve the Hindu community as spiritual care providers and spiritual ambassadors.
Please click this link for Swami ji’s announcement about this program. Please click this link for all details about this program.
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Online Yoga classes for CMH Members
The schedule is as under:
| Day | Time | Instructor | Comments |
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Sneha Thakar | For CMH members only |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Padmaja Reddy | For CMH members only |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Sneha Thakar | For CMH members only |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Sneha Thakar | For CMH members only |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Daksha Shah | For CMH members only |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Padmaja Reddy | For CMH members only |
| Sunday | Class Cancelled |
Please follow the instructions below for the yoga session:
- Click on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/
480593874?pwd= NUZDTTB3azUzOFRoRGRVczZWc280QT 09 - If prompted for meeting id, please enter 480-593-874
- If prompted for password, please enter 013167
Note: The link is for your family. Please do not forward it.
Yoga provides great benefits, but only you know your own body and limits. Like any exercise, please consult your health care professional with any questions or concerns before starting any exercise program.
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Sivalaya is open to public with Covid-19 related health safety restrictions. Regular scheduled Sevas will continue to be performed in the temple and also will be made available through zoom webinar. Please check your email for the webinar details or call Sivalaya.
Temple Timings
Monday to Friday
Morning: 9:00 AM – Noon
Evening: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
Morning: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sevas available through Zoom:
Every Monday Rudrabhisekam – 6:00 PM
Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam – 6:00 PM
Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja – 6:00 PM
Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja – 5:30 PM
You can sponsor any scheduled Puja by calling the priest or online (www.saumyakasi.org) at least 30 mins before the start of the Puja.
Please call Sivalaya to schedule any special Sevas conducted for you in the temple or your home. You can also request for any Seva through zoom.
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace throughout 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.
CM Worldwide
Celebrate Gokulashtami by joining the FREE Online Bhajan Learning sessions – ‘In Love with Krishna’, conducted by Smt. Pramodini Rao – Aug. 25 – Aug. 29
For registration please click here