Chinmaya Hamsavaahini Peoria

09/03/2026

Chinmaya Mission Peoria cordially invites you to ŚRI SARASWATI STHĀPANA VĀRŚIKOTSAVAM - the Fourth Moorti Sthāpana Anniversary celebrations.

In the divine presence of Pūjya Swāmī Śaranānanda Ji, and Brni. Sahanā Ji, let us come together to shower Love and Gratitude upon Maa Saraswati and abide in the manifestation of divinity within our heart. Kindly review the summary of events below.

Saturday, September

12th Agenda:
8:00 AM: Gaṇapati Pūjā, Mahā Sankalpam, Kalaśa Pratiśtāpanam, Sarva Devata Āvāhanam, Sukta Pārāyaṇam, Moola Mantra Japam and Moola Mantra Homam, Pūrṇāhuti, Uttarangakalasha Pūjā, Kalaśābhiśekam, & Śodasha Upachāra Pūjā for all dieties.

11:30 AM: Rājopachāram performed by children from Mudra School of Dance

11:50 AM: Āśīrvachanam by Pūjya Swāmī Śaranānanda Ji and Brni. Sahanā ji

12:00 noon: Archana Seva, Mahā Mangala Ārati, Chapter 15 Geeta, followed by Mahā Prasādam lunch.

Please review the attached flyer, QR code on flyer or link below for detailed information regarding the various ceremonies and sponsorships opportunities.

Be a Devoted Contributor for the event: We welcome your devoted contributions in participation as Yajamāns, and sponsors to various Pūja Sevās. Kindly access the Sponsorship form, signup/details of various pūjas available at:

https://www.chinmayahamsavaahini.org/(S(0lsrhuprhm4r5jzulwbsbpc4))/eventregistration/sponsorship

Harih Om.

09/02/2026

Shri Krishna Janmāshtami - Friday, Sep 4th at 6:15 pm onwards

Chinmaya Hamsavāhinī welcomes all families to celebrate our very first Shri Krishna Janmāshtami festival. Let us rejoice in the birth of Lord Shri Krishna on Friday, Sep 4th at 6:15pm onwards.

Please dress small children as baby Krishnas and Radhas.

Celebrations include -
* Bhajans by adult swaranjali
* Kathak dance offerings by Smt. Chetna Maini & Spandan school of Kathak
* Shri Bāla Krishna Cradling ceremony
* Spiritual Message by Brni. Sahanā Ji
* Chhappan Bhog Annakut Prasādam

|| Jai Shri Krishna ||

09/02/2026

A divine beginning of Chinmaya Bala Vihar's new session with blessings from Lord Ganesha and Mother Saraswati !!!

Chinmaya Mission Peoria's inaugural session for 2026-27 Bala Vihar year. Looking forward for yet another wonderful year of learning, joy and fun activities.

Few spots are available for the afternoon session of Bala Vihar (Sundays: 12pm - 2pm). Please contact Chinmaya Mission Peoria for registrations!

06/29/2026

CMP Vedic Heritage Summer Camp,
July 6th to 10th, 2026, all day camp.

Camp Theme is on Lord Krishna: Krishna's Five Star Symphony - Journey through Gitā Panchāmrit

Camp will be conducted at the ashram, and facilitated by Brni. Jyoti Ji from CM-Atlanta, Brni. Sandhya Ji from CM- Los Angeles, and Brni Sahanā Ji. They are a wealth of knowledge and children will enjoy learning from them!

Camp Activities:
- Learn and discuss stories, their symbolisms, from trained teachers in an engaging, interactive way.
- Learn to chant stotrams, sing bhajans, and enact in a cultural program!
- Yoga, meditation, and puja, to quieten the mind, connect with the divine, and gain devotion.
- Make fun arts and crafts.
- Participate in sports, and yard games.

If children are unable to attend / join the camp for the full week or have an odd schedule due to their summer activities, please reach out to Vijaya or Trupti to discuss various options.

Chinmaya Mission Peoria is a Hindu organization located in Peoria, Illinois.

06/01/2026

Starting Today -

Discourses on Gītā Panchāmrit by Swāmi Aparājitānandaji.
Dates: Monday, June 1st - Thursday, June 4th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Chinmaya Mission Peoria, 5108 W Yoga Way, Peoria IL

12/01/2025

Wishing you all a very blessed Gita Jayanti 🙏🙏🙏

11/22/2025

11/09/2025

Harih Om Families!

Mark your calendars and join us as Chinmaya Hamsavāhinī presents discourses by Śri Vivek Gupta(Chinmaya Mission Niagara) on:

Holistic Habits (Teachings based on Yoga Sūtras)

Break free! Through selected teachings from the Yoga Sūtras, learn how to develop healthy habits in eating, sleeping, working, learning, living.

‘Being spiritual’ demands a change in content. By making, breaking and sublimating habits, we will realize our true potential. Be free!!!

Venue: Chinmaya Mission Peoria 5108 W. Yoga Way,
Peoria, IL 61615

Dates/Timings:

December 5—Session 1 from 6:30 - 8 pm

December 6—Session 2 from 9 - 10:30 am & Session 3 from 6:30 - 8 pm

Host/Bhikṣā: We request for Host/Bhikṣā sponsors for Śri Vivek ji. If you would like to host or offer bhiksha, please reach out to Sunil ji at 309-696-9473/ Rohinikumar ji at 309-243-1282.

11/05/2025

Here are some moments from Nepali Community Celebrations at CMP

10/29/2025

CMP’s Nepali families and friends are excited to share their culture and welcome each of us to delve deep into the celebrations of two important Nepali festivals.

Come, join us for an evening of celebrations and enjoy the bundles of smiles. Entry is free for all.

Saturday, 1st Nov 2025
From 5pm onwards