1. New Bala Vihar Year Starts – Sunday Sep. 07, 2014
Our New Bala Vihar year and two sessions of classes will start from September 07, 2014. The timings will be as under:
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8:35 AM – 10:15 AM |
Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades PreK-12 |
| 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM | Satsanga II for adults, CHYKs, Bala Vihar grades PreK-11 |
- A special program has been planned for the first 30 minutes of the opening day.
- After the first 30 minutes, we will have regular satsanga and classes.
- All children from PreK to Grade 12 should come straight to Smrti.
- Please make sure that children do not carry any bags or books with them.
We encourage all adults and children to wear festive Indian clothes to herald the spirit of the Bala Vihar New Year.
Please plan to come early and try to be seated by 8:30 AM for the first session and 11:15 AM for the second session.
After the Bala Vihar classes Children in Grades Pre K – 3 must be picked up from their classroom by parents. For classroom assignment details, please click here.
Bhajana, Slokathon, Orchestra and Language classes will start from Sunday Sep. 14.
2. CMH Navaratri Celebration – Friday, Sep. 26, 2014
This year, we will be celebrating everyone’s favorite festival, the Navaratri Garba, as one big CMH family.
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Date: Friday, September 26 in the evening
Place: Stafford Centre in Stafford, TX
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Tickets:
Members $ 12/- each
Bala Vihar children 4-12 yrs. – $ 10/- each
Children under 4 yrs. – Free
All Guests – $ 20/- each
Guest tickets can be bought by members only.
Tickets will go on sale starting Sunday, September 7, 2014, after both sessions, and will be available in the Dining Area. |
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3. CMH Samskrta Camp
During Labor Day Week-end, CMH members had an opportunity to attend Samskrit Camp with Swami Ramakrishnanandaji from Chinmaya International Foundation.
The DVDs for all 7 classes of the Samskrit Camp is made (due to popular demand) and can be ordered at the book store.
Book store will be taking orders for Samskrit learning books.
Please remember to stop by at the book store and order your copies this Sunday.
4. Yoga Classes – Every Saturday 6:45 AM to 7:50 AM
Yoga classes are conducted at CMH every Saturday from 6:45AM-7:50AM.
Contact Daksha Shah- 281-636-7834 (cell) 281-207-6653 (home)
5. CORD Activities in Thamaraipakkam, Tamil Nadu Apr. – Jun. 2014
6. 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 |
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace through out 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, please fill out the annual sponsorship form.
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 |