1. Bala Vihar Classes and Adult Satsangas to resume on Sun. Sep. 24, 2017

Several of our members including a lot of our teachers are hosting families affected by Hurricane Harvey and there are many others who are helping out with the cleanup of affected homes. Therefore, we will not be having our regular Sunday schedule on Sundays Sep. 10 & Sep. 17.

After consultation with all teachers, we have now decided to resume normal Sunday classes starting Sunday Sep. 24.

2. CMH Harvey Relief Whatsapp Group’s Effort Update

In keeping with the spirit of our pledge, Chinmaya Mission Houston is standing together as one family, in and through the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and all volunteers continue to experience the true joy of giving.

A team of 60 plus sevaks have been working tirelessly with great zeal and have assisted several families, in the cleanup effort, and continue to do so. Their sewa spirit is infectious and they are unstoppable at this time.

3. New Member Registration for Bala Vihar Sat. & Sun. Sep. 9 & 10.

Date: Sept 9 & 10

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Place: Chinmaya Smrti Hall

Please share the above information with interested family and friends.

Use the entrance from the courtyard into Smrti Hall to meet with Welcome team for new registration.

4. Study Group in Katy on “Tatva Boda” starting Mon. Sep. 25 2017

We are happy to announce that Bri. Shweta Chaitanya will take ‘Tatva Bodha” by Adi Shankaracharya in a study group format in Katy, beginning Monday Sept 25.

When: Every Monday from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Venue: Anish & Ruchira Shah’s residence:

21807 Hidden Falls Court Katy, TX 77450

Phone: 832.725.7242/ 281.579.8296

Please send your name and address to Shwetaji at <aditides@gmail.com>.

5. CMH Navaratri at Stafford Center Sat. Oct. 14, 2017

Please save Sat. Oct. 14 evening for our Navaratri Celebration. Please look out for more details in the next few weeks.

6. CMH Annual Diwali Puja Sun. Oct. 22, 2017

Please save Sun. Oct. 22 morning for our annual Diwali Puja. Please look out for more details in the next few weeks.

7. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya

Temple timing:



Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 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 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