Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for February 2, 2025
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sun. Feb 2, 2025
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 Language classes, Bhajana/Orchestra/Slokathon and Adult Chanting
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 10
Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades KG to 4th Grade Friday, Feb. 14th, 2025
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 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM (drop off)
To: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Pick up)
Registration: $10 for children & $5 for parent volunteers
Cash, Check or Online Payment is Accepted on Sunday at the Mission
A lock-in with so many children needs a lot of supervision. We are therefore requesting interested parents to sign up at the ticket desk in the dining area.
February 9th is the last Sunday to purchase your tickets. Spots are limited to the first 120 children and 30 volunteers. Registration is in the Dining Area. Please sign up between the sessions or after the 2nd session at the student council desk. If you have any questions please contact the CMH Student Council via email at cmhstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Mahasivaratri at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya – Feb. 25 & Mar. 01, 2025
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
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
9:00am – 10:00pm – Ksirabhiseka to Utsava Murti of Lord Siva
9:00am – 12:00pm – Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Rudrabhiseka Seva (Smrti Hall)
10:30pm – 11:45pm – Meditation Followed by midnight Arati
Saturday, Mar. 01, 2025
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.
We request that you register for the Sevas early to allow us to make arrangements and to ensure that you have a spot at a time of your choice.
Please register online in advance for the following Sevas.
- Mukhya Yajamana for Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka : $3001 Sponsor
- Mukhya Yajamana for Laghunyasa purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka: $3001 Sponsor
- Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301 Sponsor
- Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka Seva (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301 Sponsor
- Rudrabhiseka Seva (Smrti) : $101 Sponsor
- Mahasivaratri General Sponsorship: $21 Sponsor
* Limit 2 per family due to limited space
MahaMrtyunjaya Homa – Saturday, Mar. 01, 2025
We invite you to participate in our annual MahaMrtyunjaya Homa at Chinmaya Mission with friends and family and receive Bhagavan’s blessings for health and happiness. This is open for all.
The Homa is from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Please be seated by 10:15 am.
Homa sponsorship: $21 per family
Communication from Chinmaya Mission Austin
This year, Chinmaya Mission Austin is honored to invite you all to attend Pujya Swami Swaroopananda’s transformational course, “Make It Happen”. Based on the ancient wisdom of our Upanisads and Bhagawad Geeta, the course brings Vedantic wisdom to life by evolving the very foundation of our thinking. Through this 7-day experience, Pujya Swamiji guides the group via instruction, interaction and introspection.
You will let go of your limiting beliefs, constructed patterned thinking and catapult yourself into an infinite world of possibilities. Achieve more than you could ever imagine. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is not to be missed. Your journey to greatness awaits.
Dates: September 9 – 16, 2025
Location: Lakeway Resort & Spa, Austin, TX
Register at the link below to avail the early bird discount (until February 15th, 2025).