1. Satsanga timings: Sun. Jan. 05, 2020

8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG-12

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Language classes for children in Session I, Bhajana, Orchestra/Slokathon, and adult chanting

11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG-10

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Hindi classes for children in Session II

2.  Lunch Program Cost at CMH

Due to the introduction of more expensive biodegradable supplies like plates, cups, spoons etc., and the increasing cost of groceries, we have to increase the cost of the lunch token to $5 effective the start of this year.

We look forward to serving you in the New Year and for years to come.

3.  Study Group on Self Unfoldment starting Jan. 16, 2020

A new Study Group is starting in the new year. The text is “Self Unfoldment” by Pujya Gurudeva, Swami Chinmayanandaji.  This book provides practical wisdom for day to day living.  The study group will be led by Shri Ananda Gupta.  The details are as below:

When: Every Thursday starting Jan. 16, 2020

Where: In the Tapovana Room at CMH

Those interested may sign up at the welcome desk.

4.  Remember to use AMAZONSMILE – CMH receives .5% of member purchases, as donation

As announced, please note, that CMH has now been registered with the AmazonSmile program.  This means that every time a CMH member buys through AmazonSmile, at this link < http://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0287512, CMH receives .5% of our member purchases towards donations.

For your convenience this link has now been provided on our CMH website https://www.chinmayahouston.org/

We encourage all members to save the above link in their “Favorites” and use this link for future purchases.  This change does not cost members anything extra, but will most certainly help with CMH finances.

5.  Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya

Temple timing:



Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – Noon
5:30 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 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, 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