1. CMH Annual Deepavali Puja – Sun. Oct. 30, 2011
All members are invited to our Annual Deepaval Puja which includes Ganesa Puja, Sri Laksmi Puja and Sri Visnusahasranama Puja. The Puja will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30 in two sessions as per CMH tradition.
Session I 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Session II 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
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
- Gurudaksina Envelope
- Match Box, Plastic bags, Paper Napkins
Please see the Deepavali Flyer for further details.
2. CHYKSgiving – A Thanksgiving Dinner for Youth, 7:00 PM Nov. 24, 2011
This is the start of another holiday season! In the autumn spirit, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) Houston invites you to the 2nd annual CHYKS-giving.
CHYKS and JCHYKS (high school students) are invited to a relaxing evening with Acharya Vivekji, with great food and company – the more the merrier!
There will be a nominal cost of $10, and advance purchase and registration is required. If you are from out of town and require hotel accommodations for Thanksgiving night please send your request to chykhouston@gmail.com.
Registration open at http://www.chykhouston.com/
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:
- Raghuveer Akula: 512-653-3030
- Ambika Khanna: 469-323-2322
- Nitin Gupta: 832-633-1108
- Divya Sabapathy: 832-259-3641
Email: chykhouston@gmail.com
3. CHYK Camp in Houston – “The Game of Life” – Nov. 25 to 27, 2011
We will be having our annual CHYK Retreat this Thanksgiving weekend from November 25th to 27th, 2011. The theme of the camp is “The Game of Life” conducted by Acharya Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara Falls. There will be activities such as discussions, a creative writing workshop, “Vedanta in movies and music” workshop, and much more!
Young Professionals, college students, and Chinmaya Bala Vihar High School Seniors are invited to attend the retreat. The current cost of the retreat is an Early Bird rate of $130. However, this price is only good until Sunday, October 23, 2011 after which the cost will go up. Register today and lock in your rate!
Registration, Retreat Promo Video and more information can be found at www.chykhouston.com.
4. 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 |
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Every Monday Rudrabhisekam | 7:00 PM | ||
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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 |