Amongst the Redwood trees at the Krishnalaya Ashram in California, USA, hundreds of miles north of San Francisco, 70 youth, 12 volunteers, 5 Brahmacharins, and Swami Swaroopananda (Global Head, Chinmaya Mission) gathered for the 2024 national Chinmaya Yuva Kendra retreat. A hush fell over the Shruti Mandir as Swami Swaroopananda entered for the opening ceremony on 19 September morning. The energy in the room tangibly shifted as he took h Read More ..

Chinmaya Devi Group Hosur organised Sri Suktam, Durga Suktam and Medha Suktam chanting classes by Swami Shashvatananda at Smt. Rajeswari Sathiyanarayanan’s home at Sai Srushti Sangamam gated community. The class was planned as two hours on three days for two weeks. Swami Shashvatananda introduced the 16 participants to Vedic chanting by giving the clear difference between shloka and Vedic Chanting. He taught in such a way that it was easy fo Read More ..

Swamini Kashikananda of Chinmaya Mission's Mysore Centre conducted a Jnana Yajna in Sharada Mandir, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Koramangala from 22 to 28 September 2024, teaching the Hanuman Chalisa. The Yajna was inaugurated by Smt and Shri K M Rajagopal, senior members of Chinmaya Mission. Swamini Kashikananda gave a beautiful explanation of Hanuman’s glory and significance through several examples not only from Ramayana but also connected his i Read More ..

The South Indian tradition of displaying Golu bommai during Navaratri was celebrated at Chinmaya Arangam, Trichy. Puja, Stotras and Bhajans formed part of the festivities. The festival celebrations were also held at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and various Bala Vihars in Trichy.The Parents love the Matru Puja in particular, and feel happy and touched by it, saying that it is the need in the present times to inculcate this culture in children. Read More ..