Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for September 6, 2026

CMH is Closed for Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sep. 6

In observance of Labor Day, Chinmaya Mission Houston will not host Bala Vihar classes or Adult Satsanga on Sunday, September 6. Classes and Satsanga will resume their regular schedule on Sunday, September 13.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Friday, Sep. 4

Sri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya on Friday, September 4, 2026. We invite all the families to come and receive the blessings of Lord Krishna on this auspicious day.

Puja schedule: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Puja Sponsorship: $21 Sponsor Online

Sri Krishna Ashtottara-sata-nama Arcana will be performed on request during the temple hours.

For additional details please click here

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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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

With profound reverence and heartfelt gratitude, we are blessed to announce the 80th birthday celebrations of our Acharya Pujya Gaurang Uncle. This milestone is not only a celebration of eight decades of remarkable life but also an occasion for us to express our gratitude for the immeasurable kindness, grace, knowledge, guidance and blessings we received from our beloved Pujya Gaurang Uncle.

Please mark your calendars for this auspicious occasion to be celebrated on Sunday, October 11, when we come together as a family to honor this sacred bond, the life and teachings of our Pujya Gaurang Uncle, and seek his continued blessings.

More details will be shared soon.

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.