Subscriptions for Chinmaya Mission Magazines
‘Tapovan Prasad’, ‘Balavihar’, ‘Mananam’ and ‘Chinmaya Udghosh’ are excellent magazines published by Chinmaya Mission. ‘Tapovan Prasad’ (published from India) and ‘Mananam’ (published from USA) are addressed to adult spiritual seekers, ‘Balavihar’ for children and ‘Chinmaya Udghosh’ for youth are published from India. We encourage CMH members to subscribe to these magazines. You may purchase a subscription to these magazines on Sunday at the book store or you may place an order on line at http://chinmayapublications.com/dept.php?id=12
Tax Statements for 2008 Contributions
Tax statements for 2008 contributions to CMH have been emailed this week. If you or your spouse have not received your statement, please stop by the Contribution Desk.
2009 Gita Chanting Competition – May 9, 2009
We will have Gita Chanting competition for Bala Vihar children on occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti on May 9, 2009.
For all information regarding Gita Chanting Competition, please go to our website at https://www.chinmayahouston.org/gcc2009
For registration, print registration form and bring it to Gita Chanting Competition Registration Desk.
All the required material for Gita Chanting competition is posted on the website which you can download/print.
Contributions Using Credit Cards
CMH members can make contributions using credit cards (Master Card, Visa, Discover). Credit cards are accepted at the Contributions Desk or on line at https://chinmayahouston.org/make-a-contribution
Mahasivaratri Celebrations February 22-23, 2009
Join us with your family and friends for the very special two-day Mahasivaratri celebrations.
Program Schedule:
Sunday, February 22
6:00 – 6:30 PM: Continuous Om Namah Sivaya Chanting
6:30 – 8:00 PM: Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa (Smriti Hall)
Participate in a powerful ritual to evoke Lord Siva’s blessings for good health.
8:00 PM: Arati (Smriti Hall)
7:30 PM: Arati at temple, as usual.
Monday, February 23
9:00 – 11:30 AM Rudra Abhiseka
Participate in this ritual to bring peace, prosperity and family togetherness.
7:00 – 7:30 PM Continuous Om Namah Sivaya Chanting
7:30 – 8:30 PM Mahalinga Abhiseka
Perform Mahalinga Abhiseka with your family and receive Lord Shiva’s blessings.
8:30 PM Special Arati
9:00 PM Silence – Meditation
12:00 Midnight Maha Arati
Temple Hours:
Sunday Feb. 22: 8AM – 2:30PM, 5 – 9PM
Monday Feb. 23: 6AM – Midnight
Sponsorship amounts are listed below. They may be submitted at the contribution desk or at the temple.
- Special Arcana for Siva: $11
- Maha Mrtyunjaya Homam: $51
- Rudra Abhiseka: $101
- Mahalinga Abhiseka: $101
The program is open to public on both the days.
For further information please contact Jay Deshmukh: (832) 541 0059
Parking On Sundays
Please park inside sliding gate on Sundays when you are attending Sunday satsangas.
Parking outside sliding gate is reserved for temple visitors.
A Request to Parents of Children in Pre-K – Grade 3
Please make sure you pick up your children from their Bala Vihar class immediately after the class.
Lock-In Grade 5-8 Friday, February 20, 2009
After a very successful family night, CMH youth group will organize a Lock-in for grades 5-8 on Friday, February 20. Tickets will be sold only on Sundays, February 8 and February 15, after both sessions.
Lock in for children in Grades K-4 will be in April.
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Activities
Below are the activities at the temple through January 31, 2009:
Siva Rudrabhisekam – Every Monday, January 9 and January 23 – 7:00 PM
Siva Sahasranama Puja – Every Saturday – 9:00 AM
Sri Satyanarayana Puja – On Purnima (January 11) – 6:30 PM
Sri Ganesa Puja – On Sankatahara Caturthi (January 14) – 6:30 PM
Below are the activities at the temple through February 28, 2009:
Siva Rudrabhisekam – Every Monday, February 7 and February 28 – 7:00 PM
Siva Sahasranama Puja – Every Saturday – 9:00 AM
Sri Satyanarayana Puja – On Purnima (February 8) – 6:30 PM
Sri Ganesa Puja – On Sankatahara Caturthi (February 12) – 6:30 PM