Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for September 13, 2026

Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, Sep. 13

Satsang 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 12

Ganesha Chaturthi Monday, Sep. 14

Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya welcomes you with family and friends to participate in the Puja, and receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha on the auspicious occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Puja schedule:

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Weekly Rudrabhisheka (note the changed time)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Vinayaka Vrata Puja

Puja Sponsorship: $21 Sponsor

Ganesha Visarjana: Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 – 10:30 AM

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3. Bala Vihar Open House Sunday, Sep. 20

Mark your calendars for Bala Vihar Open House on Sunday, September 20. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Open House is a perfect opportunity for all parents to:

Meet your child’s teachers
Learn about the curriculum for this year
Get to know other children and their families
Get involved with Bala Vihar activities as a Room Parent

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pujya Gaurang Uncle’s 80th birthday Celebrations Sunday, Oct. 11

As we have been announcing, Chinmaya Mission Houston is delighted to celebrate the 80th birthday of our beloved Acharya, Pujya Gaurang Uncle, on Sunday, October 11.

Individual invitations have been sent to all our members by email. If you have not received your invitation, please contact info@chinmayahouston.org

Please mark your calendars for this auspicious occasion as we come together as a family to celebrate and honor the life, love, and teachings of Pujya Gaurang Uncle, and to seek his continued blessings.

At Pujya Uncle’s request, please do not bring any gifts for this occasion.

More details will be shared soon. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together!

New Study Groups

Study groups offer an opportunity to come together every week and explore the texts through guided reading, discussion and reflection.

We are happy to announce the beginning of two new study groups on Pancadasi and Self Unfoldment. We invite everyone interested in exploring Vedantic wisdom and deepening their understanding of the Self to sign up before the below-mentioned deadlines.

Details for both the study groups are provided below. Zoom links will be provided for those who sign up before the deadline.

Pancadasi –

Pancadasi is a foundational text of Advaita Vedanta by Swami Vidyaranya that systematically unfolds the nature of the Self

Text: “Pancadasi” Commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (available at CMH bookstore)
Subject: Explanation of the four Great Statements (Maha Vakyas) of Vedanta, and the example of The Nataka-Dipah leading to The Bliss of Reality
Conducted by: Anand Gupta
Timings: Wednesdays, 7:20 PM – 8:45 PM via ZOOM
Start Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9
Signup Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 15
Sign-up: Pancadasi Study Group

Self Unfoldment –

Self Unfoldment is a clear and practical guide to understanding the mind, the Self, and the journey of inner growth. Through this study, we will explore the timeless Vedantic wisdom of the text and reflect on how it can be applied in our daily lives.

Text: “Self Unfoldment” – Edited by Rudite Emir (available at CMH book store)
Subject: A succinct explanation of the fundamentals of Hinduism
Conducted by: Anil Sheth
Timings: Mondays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM via ZOOM
Start Date: Monday, Sept. 14
Signup Deadline: Saturday, Sept. 12
Sign-up: Self Unfoldment Study Group

Navaratri Saturday, Oct. 24

Mark your calendars for the CMH Navaratri celebrations on Saturday, Oct 24th at Gujarati Samaj of Houston. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.