1. CMH Annual Dipavali Puja – Sun. Nov. 11, 2012

All members are invited to our Annual Dipavali Puja which includes Ganesa Puja, Sri Laksmi Puja and Sri Visnusahasranama Puja. As per CMH tradition the Puja will be held in two sessions, on Sunday Nov. 11. Please note the change in timing for the 2nd session attendees.

Session I 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Session II 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Let us all come dressed in our festive best, and allow ourselves enough time to walk, park and be seated 10 minutes before time.

Please remember to bring the following items for Puja:

Coin/Lamp/Account Book in a decorated plate for Laksmi Puja
Lamp in a decorated plate for Visnusahasranama Puja
Yellow Rice and Flowers
A third plate wih a lamp for Arati
Prarthana Piyusa
Match Box, Plastic bags, Paper Napkins
Gurudaksina Envelope

Gurudaksina pledge confirmations are being emailed to families who have offered their Gurudaksina pledges this week or earlier. You can place the confirmation in the Gurudaksina envelope you offer this Sunday after the Dipavali Puja.

If you are expecting a confirmation and have not received one by Thursday, November 8, please email CMHContributions@chinmayahouston.org

Please see the flyer for further details.

2. Dipavali Puja at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya – Tuesday Nov. 13, 2012

Sri Astalaksmi Puja will be performed at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya on the auspicious occasion of Dipavali on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Please participate in the puja with family and friends and receive Mother Laksmi’s blessings.

Special Puja seva/sponsorship: $21 per family

Sri Laksmi Astottara-satanama seva and arcanas will be performed all day on request. For more information please contact skethire@hotmail.com

3. 3rd Annual CHYK West Retreat – November 22 – 25, 2012

We will be having our 3rd annual CHYK West retreat this Thanksgiving weekend from November 22 to 25, 2012. The theme of the camp is “The Fast Five: Speeding to Salvation,” based upon the text Sadhana Panchakam. The camp will be conducted by Acarya Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara Falls.

Registration deadline is Monday November 12.

Registration and more information can be found at www.chykhouston.com

4. CHYKSgiving – A Thanksgiving Dinner for Youth, Nov. 22, 2012 @ 6:00 PM

It is the start of another holiday season! In the autumn spirit, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) Houston invites the youth to the 3rd annual CHYKS-giving.

CHYKS , High School seniors and juniors are invited to attend the camp opening ceremony followed by a relaxing evening with Acarya Vivekji, with great food and company — the more the merrier!

There will be nominal cost of $11, and advance purchase and registration is required for all non-campers. Registration open at http://www.chykhouston.com/chyksgiving.htm

The last day for registration is Wednesday, November 14, 2012.

We hope to see you, as we celebrate the grace and blessings that flow through us, to the world around us! For more details, please contact:

Swathi Anantha: 469-955-3255

Raghuveer Akula: 512-653-3030

Email: chykhouston@gmail.com

5. Chinmaya Mission West’s Bi-monthly Newsletter for Nov. 2012 available online

We are pleased to announce that the Nov. 2012 issue of CMW News, Chinmaya Mission West’s bi-monthly newsletter, is now online.

The newsletter is now in a NEW format of web pages, for easy viewing on computers and smart phones. Photos can be enlarged by clicking on the images. Read the newsletter now.

6. Ayurvedic Consultation at CMH

Vaidya Sunita Tarkunde conducts Ayurvedic Consultations for members of Chinmaya Mission Houston on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Tapovan room (the basement of our mandir). Each individual gets approximately 15 minutes for wellness consultations.

For appointments please sign up online (Password: gurudev)

There is no fee for these consultations, but donations are welcome. Checks should be made payable to “CMH.”

7. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya

Temple timing:

		Monday to Friday	9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
			5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
		Saturday and Sunday	8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
			5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Puja Schedule:

		Everyday Arati	12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM
		Every Monday Rudrabhisekam	7:00 PM
		Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam	7:00 PM
		Every Saturday Sri Sivasahasranama Puja	9:00 AM
		Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja	6:30 PM
		Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja	6:30 PM