Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for Feb 1, 2026
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Feb. 1
Satsanga Timings:
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Gita Chanting Classes (GCC) 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
Parents are requested to join their children in the language classes at 11:00 AM for an important announcement.
108 Samashti Sri Hanuman Chalisa Havan Saturday, Mar. 14
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14, 2026 and come as one enthusiastic Chinmaya family for an auspicious offering of gratitude, the 108 Samashti Sri Hanuman Chalisa Havan. Its manifold significance is implied in the very name.
- Sri Hanuman Chalisa: An empowering 40-verse prayer by Sant Tulsidas that invokes the qualities of Sri Hanuman to heal, inspire, and uplift us to a life of selfless fulfilment
- Havan: A sacred fire ritual that confers great blessings on its participants
- Samashti: The totality, the All who benefit collectively
- 108: A naturally auspicious number with great significance, scientific and spiritual.
Let us commemorate a thriving 75-year-old spiritual legacy, the Chinmaya Movement that began with Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s first pravachan on December 23, 1951 in Pune, India.
Please plan to spend a little over two hours in Chinmaya Prabha for the family-friendly Havan and Bala Vihar centered activities on Saturday, March 14th.
More information and the sign-up form will be shared on Sunday, Feb 1st. Book your preferred time and welcome the spring of 2026 with spiritual vibrance.
Gita Chanting Competition Saturday, Apr. 25
In honor of our Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda’s Janma Jayanti, Bala Vihar children are invited to participate in the Gita Chanting Competition. This year as we celebrate Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Movement, Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) is selected for the competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2025.
What: Gita Chanting Classes (GCC)
Classes: Sundays February 1st – April 19
Registration and details: Click Here
You must bring a printed copy of chapter 12 to the class. You may attend the classes ahead of your registration.
Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades KG to 4th Grade on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7PM
The Student Council is holding its annual Lock-In for Bala Vihar children in KG to 4th Grade. This is an overnight social filled with games and entertainment for our children and is a much awaited event.
From: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM (drop off)
To: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM (Pick up)
Doors Open at 6pm
Check In from 6pm to 6:45pm
Lock-in starts at 7pm
Registration: $10 for children & $5 for parent volunteers
Registration Link: https://chykhouston.wufoo.com/forms/cmh-kg-to-4th-grade-lockin-2026/
A lock-in with so many children needs a lot of supervision. We therefore request that interested parents sign up during registration.
February 1st is the last Sunday to purchase your tickets. Spots are limited to the first 120 children and 30 volunteers. The registration table will be available in the Dining Area for assistance between the sessions or after the 2nd session. If you have any questions, please contact the CMH Student Council via email at cmhstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Student Volunteers Needed for Mahasivaratri Sunday, Feb. 15
Student volunteers from 7th Grade to 12th Grade are encouraged to help with Mahasivaratri celebrations on February 15th at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya. Help is needed to welcome devotees, collect fruits, flowers, and milk from devotees, offer milk to Sivalinga, distribute prasada, and assist in the bookstore.
Note that there will be no Bala Vihar classes or adult satsang on Sunday, February 15th due to Mahasivratri celebrations.
To Sign-up: Click Here
Mahasivaratri at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Sunday, Feb. 15
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 http://www.saumyakasi.org updates and information please visit
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
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
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
Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa Saturday, Feb. 21
We invite you to participate in the annual Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa at Chinmaya Mission with your family and friends to receive Bhagawan’s blessings for health and happiness. Participation in the Homa is open for all devotees (including non-CMH members).
Timings: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Seated by: 10:15 am
Homa sponsorship: $21 per family
Holi Celebration at Mission Sunday, Mar. 1
Please mark your calendar for March 1st, after Session II as we will be celebrating a colorful and vibrant festival of Holi which is enjoyed by adults and children alike. More details will be shared soon.
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.
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.