Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for February 9, 2025
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sun. Feb 9, 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
Acarya Pujya Darshana Aunty’s Shraddhanjali Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025
As many of you know, our beloved Acarya Pujya Darshana Aunty ascended to the heavenly abode on February 16th last year. To honor her memory, we will be showing a special video on Feb 16 that reflects our reverence, gratitude, and celebration of her remarkable life and lasting legacy.
Following the video, we will have our regular pravacan. Please mark your calendars and join us on February 16 to pay tribute to Aunty’s divine presence and to continue to draw inspiration from her teachings.
We look forward to your presence.
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 grades KG to 4th. This is an overnight social event filled with games and entertainment. It 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)
Location: CMH
Registration: $10 for children & $5 for parent volunteers
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 register. There will be no walk-in registrations on the day of the Lock-in. Spots are limited to the first 120 children and 30 volunteers.
Please sign up between the sessions or after the 2nd session at the student council desk in the Dining Area. Our student council members will help you with your registration and questions.
Cash, Check, or Online Payment is Accepted on Sunday at the Mission
Registration and Online Payment is available at http://bit.ly/CMHKG4TH2025
If you have any questions please contact the CMH Student Council via email at cmhstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Contribution Statements – 2024
Contribution statements for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 have been emailed on January 31 for your tax filing purposes. If you have not received your statement, please stop by the Contribution Desk on Sunday or write to CMHContributions@chinmayahouston.org.
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