1. Chinmaya Jyoti arrival at Chinmaya Prabha Sun. May 08, 2016
The much awaited day for our Chinmaya family is nearly here. With much ardor CMH awaits the arrival of Pujya Gurudeva’s Akhand Jyoti on Sun. May 08, 2016.
A very beautiful and serene program, befitting the Great Master, has been planned, to receive the travelling Jyoti at the Chinmaya Houston Center.
Program details are as under:
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10:00 AM
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Chinmaya Jyoti arrives at Chinmaya Prabha gate; received at the courtyard entrance; followed by Chinmaya Jyoti procession to Sivalaya.
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10:30 AM
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Acarya Sri Gaurangbhai’s message, followed by celebration with dances and our promise to Gurudeva “Unto you our best”.
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11:00 AM
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Short Puja, Arati in Sivalaya.
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11:30 AM
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Chinmaya Jyoti procession to Smrti; GCC Prize Distribution followed by Paduka Puja.
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1:00 PM
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Lunch
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Instructions for the day:
- Please note this event is for MEMBERS ONLY.
- Plan to arrive early and gather in the courtyard latest by 9:30 AM.
- Please note that Chinmaya Prabha gates will be closed at 9:45 AM
- Please follow the instruction of the parking and welcome team.
- Recommended dress code – Kerala saree for ladies and Indian outfit for men and children (preferably white or cream colors)
- Please wear socks – shoes will not be allowed in the courtyard on May 08.
2. Gita Chanting Competition for CMH – Sat. May 7, 2016
This year’s Gita Chanting Competition will be held on May 07, on the occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s birthday. Program details are as under:
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TIME
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Description
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8:15 AM to 8:45 AM
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Check in
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8:50 AM to 9 AM
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Bhajana & Dhun in Smriti Hall
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9 AM to 9:30 AM
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Arati
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Pledge
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108 names
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Welcome Note
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Acarya’s address
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Directions to participants and parents
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Dhun as children leave
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9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Competition
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12:30 PM to 1 PM
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Entertain children while waiting for results
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Announce Results
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1:00 PM
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Lunch
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All parents of GCC participants are requested to plan to stay after lunch for 30 – 40 minutes to help with set up for May 8 program – Smrti, dining, courtyard, etc.
3. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Temple timings:
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
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace throughout the year and/or on special occasions like Birthdays and Anniversaries, and to have the priest perform Arcana and Arati on your behalf in the temple, pleasefill out the annual sponsorship form.
Puja Schedule:
Everyday Arati 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM
Every Monday Rudrabhisekam 7:00 PM
Every Saturday Sri Siva Sahasranama Puja 9:00 AM
Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja 6:30 PM
Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam 7:00 PM
Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM