Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad celebrated the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra on 20th June with splendor and devotion. A special puja of all three deities – Lord Jagannath, Lord Bhalbhadra, and Devi Subhadraji was performed. The deities began their journey in the wooden chariot specially made at Jagannath Puri, Odisha in the evening which was welcomed at different places in the temple surroundings by the devotees. The Lord was welcomed with special aarti and offered naivedya. Devotees sang kirtans and played garba and the temple was resounded with the sounds of Jai Ranchhod Makhanchor and Krishna Murari Jai Krishna Murari. The Yatra came to completion at the temple again after an hour and a half, and all the devotees present there felt His presence in their hearts and prayed for more devotion.

A relief campaign that was initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the government’s healthcare activities across India has culminated in a great capacity enhancement of medical oxygen.

The ‘Each One Reach One’ campaign of Chinmaya Mission, under the guidance of Swami Swaroopananda (Global Head) – among other social service projects – sought to fill the gap where there was scarce-supply oxygen cylinders and medical equipment at hospitals, to in turn alleviate the suffering of millions.

Today, an Oxygen Plant that has been donated to the Kasaragod General Hospital by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, was inaugurated by Shri Rajmohan Unnithan, M.P., with the chairmanship of Shri N. A. Nellikkunnu – a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala.

The welcome address by the Municipal Chairman, Shri V M Muneer, was followed by the lighting of a lamp and an overview by Swami Viviktananda, the Regional Head of Chinmaya Mission Kerala.

Dr Manisha Khemlani, CEO of Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, received felicitations on the milestone, and addressed the gathering. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Jamal Ahmed, Superintendent of the Hospital.

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) has obtained permission from the All India Council for Technical Education to establish our esteemed CVV Institute of Science and Technology.

We also have an update on the construction of our new campus, including a sneak peek at the finished campus as envisioned by our architects!

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A few highlights:

Our standout feature – The Chellaram Academic Block! Spanning an impressive 2,85,000 square feet it will house modern classrooms, labs, assembly halls and more! Completion is expected by September 2024.

Exciting hostel progress! By August 2023, we will have fully completed hostels for 400 residents, fostering a nurturing student environment.

Fresh beginnings! We have inaugurated landscaping with the first trees planted on our campus. Over 5000 saplings and trees will transform our surroundings into a lush and green haven.

We have had the honour of hosting esteemed donors at the campus and eagerly anticipate welcoming more in the months ahead.

Join us in making CVV a shining symbol of educational excellence.

Warmest wishes,

CVV Team

Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad organized a Gyan Yagna by Swami Avyayananda ji on Narad Moha prasang from Shri Ramcharitmanas. Swamiji expounded on the teachings from the incident and provided wonderful insights. With examples of Ma Parvati ji’s undeterred faith in Devarshi Narada ji as a Guru, Swamiji pointed out that there is much to learn in the Ramcharitmanas in order to progress on the path of spirituality. He also explained the significance and the reason for Lord Shri Rama’s avatar. The 4-day long yagna from 5th to 8th June was daily attended by more than 200 devotees at ParamDham temple of Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad.

Activities in Bengaluru during May 2023

Gita Jnana Yajna in V V Puram

Pujya Swami Adityananda of Mandya center conducted a Gita Jnana Yajna in Kannada from 11/05/2023 to 16/05/2023 taking Bhagavad Gita for Daily Life in Prashanta Ganapati Temple, Prashantanagar. The Yajna was inaugurated by Pujya Swamiji himself in the presence of temple trustees.

Pujya Swamiji focused his discourse on chapters 7 to 12 stressing the need to understand that meaningful living is possible only when sincerely understand that outer world cannot be held responsible for our condition. We ourselves create heaven or hell in the present life with our reactions to individuals, objects & situations that just should be accepted as they are using our viveka. This is possible only when we develop a vision of oneness experiencing the Lord / Self in all manifest world of plurality accepting the fruits of our actions as His will and continuing to perform selfless actions for the benefit of society.

The Yajna was a grand success with participation of sincere devotees.

 Deenabandhu Pratishta Day and Pujya Gurudev’s 107th Jayanti

Deenabandhu Kalia Mardha Krishna temple’s Pratishta and Pujya Gurudev’s Jayanti were jointly celebrated on Sunday, 7th May, 2023 in Deenabandhu Krishna Temple with the usual religious fervour. The panchamruta abhisheka of the presiding deity Kalia Mardhana Krishna along with Ganesha and Hanuman was done to the chanting of Purusha Suktam, Narayana Suktam, Vishnu Sahasranama, Bhruguvalli, Deenabandhu Ashtakam, Mukundamala and Madhurashtakam followed by bhajans.

 The entire temple complex wore a festive atmosphere with flower decoration and devotees moving around chanting stotrams and bhajans.

The entire programme was divinised by the presence of all Karnataka Acharyas. Pujya Swami Brahmananda blessed the gathering highlighting the significance of sincere devotion along with Pujya Gurudev’s contribution in spreading the message of scriptures and the Bhagavad Geeta as Art of Living to the common people.

The highlight of the function was Paduka Puja of twelve pairs of Guru Padukas that were later distributed by Pujya Swamiji to representatives of different areas of Bengaluru for conducting Paduka Puja in residences of devotees throughout 2023 – 2024 till May 2024 when Pujya Gurudev’s 108th Jayanti will be observed.

Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s Jayanti – marked as Seva Day in Chinmaya Mission – is an opportunity to celebrate and share His tremendous legacy of Jnana and Seva, as an expression of love and gratitude. It is a joyous occasion that His 108th year is from 2023-2024.

Starting from 8 May 2023, Chinmaya Mission Centres will have various initiatives. This would all be in the lead up to 2026, which will be the 75th year of the Chinmaya Movement!

Contact your local Chinmaya Mission Centre for more information about their events and classes.