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Lets Play Holi! 03/14/2026 3:30-5:00PM

Holi is wonderful because it reflects exactly what is occurring in nature at that time – when all the ‎beautiful ‎flowers of different colors are blossoming. By celebrating this event we feel a greater oneness with ‎nature. The dominant idea behind this festival is that we should live more in harmony with nature instead of trying to destroy her and make her our slave.
– ‎Swami ‎Tejomayananda

Date & Time: March 14 2026 & 3:30 PM
Location: “Harvest Park” NW Eleanor Ave, Portland, OR 97229
Open to all with RSVP, No outside vendors or solicitations allowed

Holi – the festival of colors – is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festivals. It’s an occasion that brings out the child in you, no matter how old you are, joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright organic colors!

Chinmaya Mission Portland, in collaboration with THPRD, will celebrate Holi on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

We invite you to come and participate in the festivities!  Our Holi celebration is open to all with RSVP **, please come with your family and friends, but do give us an accurate count when you RSVP!

    ** Detailed Instructions you must read and accept before RSVPing, make sure to pass on these instructions to your friends and family who are attending:

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    Footwear & Safety: Wear appropriate footwear for wet and soggy conditions. Bring extra shoes and towels if needed. The lawn may be very soggy due to recent rain—please avoid running to prevent slips. Venue space is limited.

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    Color Play: A large canopy will be provided for playing with colors due to rain predicted. Only dry, organic colors will be used—bringing your own color packets is NOT permitted. If you have allergies, please do not attend. Avoid throwing colors into others' eyes, nose, or mouth.

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    Dress Code: Wear your “Holi” gear, as organic colored powder will cover your clothes by the end of the event.

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    Respect & Conduct: This is a senior- and child-friendly event. No rough play—follow all instructions. Hostile, aggressive, obnoxious, or intoxicated behavior will not be tolerated.

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    Parking: Only street parking is available. Carpool or walk to the venue whenever possible to avoid missing out while searching for a spot.

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    Post-Event Cleanup:Bring towels to protect your car seats from color stains after the event.

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    Food & Purchases: Holi-special snacks and tea will be available for purchase while supplies last. Bring exact change or pay by credit card. Manage your/your children’s dietary allergies responsibly.

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    Media & Solicitation: By entering, you waive any claims related to the use of recorded media of you at the event. No outside vendors or solicitations allowed.

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    Event Closure: The event ends at 5:00 PM sharp. Please exit promptly to allow for cleanup.

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    Number of People *



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    Hanuman Chalisa Havan – May 16, 2026 starting at 8:30AM

    Date & Time: May 16 2026 & 8:30 AM
    Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
    Open to All

    Hari OM!

    The Hanuman Chalisa Havan is a sacred Vedic fire offering performed with the chanting of verses from the Hanuman Chalisa in praise of Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, devotion, courage, and selfless service.

    Participation in this Havan is believed to invoke protection, remove obstacles, and cultivate inner strength, clarity, and devotion. Offerings into the sacred fire symbolize surrender of limitations and heartfelt prayers at the feet of Lord Hanuman.

    How to Participate in the Hanuman Chalisa Havan

    Devotees may sign up as Yajman(s)—individually or with family—by submitting their names, gotra, and sankalpa below in advance, along with Aishna. These details will be recited during the opening sankalpa of the havan, followed by the blessings of Hanumanji and Swamiji.

    Alternatively, devotees may RSVP below and attend the havan in person on the day of the event.

    PLEASE NOTE: Due to time constraints, only submission received in advance, along with dakshina, will be included in the sankalpa recitation during the havan.

      Name *

      Email Address *

      Mobile Number *

      Number of Attendees *

      Interested in being a yajman? Your sankalpa will be offered at the start of the Hanuman Chalisa Havan for Hanumanji’s and Swamiji’s blessings. *

      Sankalpa / Prayer Intention *

      Gotra *

      Dakshina Amopunt for referece *



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      Who is a Yajmaan?

      Hinduism places great importance on rituals, ceremonies, and pujas, where devotees seek blessings through offerings. In traditional practice, a “Yajmaan” serves as the patron of a puja or yajna, supporting the priest who conducts the ritual. The word “Yajmaan” comes from the Sanskrit root “Yaj,” meaning worship, and typically refers to the head of a family or community leading the sacrificial ceremony. After the puja, the Yajmaan offers Dakshina (a donation) to the priest, marking the completion of the ceremony.

      At Chinmaya Mission, we strive to make these sacred rituals accessible to all. At Chinmaya Mission Portland, a different family is honored as the Yajmaan for each puja. The Yajmaan begins the ceremony with a “Sankalpa,” a firm, positive resolution or prayer offered to the Lord. They bring offerings such as flowers, fruits, and naivedyam (food offerings), and conclude by making a tax-deductible donation to the mission at the feet of Madhur Krishna, as an expression of gratitude. In return, the Yajmaan receives blessings and Puja Prasad from the priest, deepening their connection to the divine and inviting wisdom and positive energy.

      Rest assured—our Festival team works closely with the Yajmaan every step of the way to ensure the experience is meaningful and enjoyable for all.

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      Upload Sponsorship Donation Receipt

      Please note that we are an all-volunteer organization, with our team members balancing daytime jobs to keep our overhead costs at zero. This ensures that 100% of your annual sponsorship goes directly towards maintaining the Chinmaya Haridwar building and its programs. Since tracking annual sponsorships requires considerable time, we would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Closing it quickly will allow our volunteers to continue serving Chinmaya Mission Portland in the best possible way.

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          Hatha Yoga In Person Class

          Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
          Signup Required

          The spirit of advaita is not to keep away from anything, but to keep in tune with everything.
          – Swami Chinmayananda

          Hari OM!

          In-person classes will be conducted at

          Please signup the waiver below every week so that we know if we have the critical mass for the class. And you must get your own yoga mat for the class.

          Please come in 5 mins before class as we will start our class right on time. Please do not have any food intake for 2 hours before the class as it will interfere with asana and pranayama practice. The rough schedule for the class is as follows:

          45 minutes – Yoga Philosophy
          15 minures – Pranayama
          55 minutes – Asana
          20 minutes – Yoga Nidra/Meditation

          In Chinmaya Seva,

          Chinmaya Mission Portland Yoga Coordinator

           

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            Waiver and Release

            In consideration of my family’s participation in the above program, I hereby, for myself and my family, waive and release Chinmaya Mission and its officers, trustees, volunteers, and participants, and all other persons participating in the program, or involved in planning or execution of the program, from all liability or claims arising from any injury to myself, my family or my property. This release shall include, without limitation, all claims for negligence, and shall exclude only claims for willful injury, which exclusion for willful shall extend only to the person committing willful injury and not to any other person. I assert that my family’s participation in Chinmaya Mission activities is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all risks associated, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I hereby give permission for my family to have their picture/video taken while participating in activities associated with Chinmaya Mission. Said pictures/videos become the sole property of Chinmaya Mission and will be used only for recruiting/information-sharing purposes.