Festivals at Chinmaya Mission are a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and devotion. We believe that when we gather to honor these sacred days, we create an environment where children and parents can learn together, pray together, and uplift one another. By weaving spiritual teachings into joyful community events, we strengthen our roots, welcome new families with open arms, and create a supportive village bound by love and timeless values. These are some of the festivals celebrated every year.
Ganesh Puja–Our academic year starts with creativity and devotion as children make clay Ganesha, do puja and Visarjan with grand procession.
Navratri–Every year we celebrate Navratri with great enthusiasm and devotion. We perform Devi puja, have delicious satvik meals and perform dandiya which is the fun part of the evening. We also showcase Golu dolls.
Diwali–Dressed in our most vibrant colorful clothes, our community gathers to celebrate a warm and joyful Diwali. We begin with a grand Lakshmi Puja, follow it with a sumptuous festive meal, and end the night at a spectacular event featuring fireworks enjoyed by everyone, young and old.
New year Ganesh Puja –We welcome the calendar new year with a beautiful tradition focused on new beginnings and blessings. Expectant mothers lead this special Ganesha Puja, offering heartfelt prayers for the health, protection, and well-being of their upcoming children.
Mahashivratri–This sacred occasion brings families together to chant the Sri Rudram and offer milk abhishekam to Lord Shiva. It is truly beautiful to see parents and children sharing these ancient rituals with such patience and devotion.
Holi –Holi is undeniably the highlight of Chinmaya Mission outdoor events, bringing everyone together for a colorful celebration filled with a variety of snacks and tea. We endlessly play with colors and enjoy a lot.
Sri Rama Navami–We celebrate Rama Navami with the joyous swaying of the Rama Jhula and bhajans. We immerse ourselves in the sacred verses of the Sunderkand Parayan.
Gita Samarpan— This Year we celebrated 75 years of Chinmaya Mission with various activities. In that one is Chinmaya Gita Samarpanam. All the centres in the world chanted the 15th Chapter of Bhagavad Gita and set the world record.
Hanuman Chalisa Havan–We joyfully celebrated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav at our center with another sacred Hanuman Ji Havan! We were deeply blessed by the divine presence and active participation of Pujya Swami Ishwarananda Ji, making the puja truly memorable.
Guru Paduka Puja –Throughout the year, we express our devotion to our Guru by performing sacred Paduka Pujas on key auspicious days like,Tapovan Jayanti & Gurudev Jayanti , Guruji’s Birthday, Guru Purnima and Gurudev’s Mahasamadhi.
Krishna Janamasthami–As Lord Madhura Krishna is the presiding deity of our center, we celebrate Janmashtami with immense enthusiasm! The festivities feature a sacred Krishna puja, soulful bhajans, and a thrilling dahi handi packed with chocolates and sweet treats. It is a joy to watch all the children eagerly participate and immerse themselves in the fun of this beautiful festival.