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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 includes the collective chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa 11 times, invoking protection, removing obstacles, and cultivating inner strength, clarity, and devotion. Offerings made into the sacred fire symbolize the surrender of personal limitations and the offering of 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 in advance, along with their dakshina. These details will be recited during the opening sankalpa of the havan. After the havan, the yajmans will receive special prasads of Hanumanji from 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 Yajman submissions received in advance will be included in the sankalpa recitation during the havan.

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    Be a Yajman: Your sankalpa will be offered at the start of the Hanuman Chalisa Havan, and you will receive Hanumanji’s prasad from Swamiji *

    Dakshina Amount: *

    Please email your family member's names, nakshatras, gotra, sankalpa, and dakshina offering details to havan@cmportland.org as a follow-up to this RSVP email



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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.