Gurudev’s Centenary celebrations started at 10:15 AM on May 8^th 2016 with Tribute to Gurudev – Video of birthday song sung by Guruji was played. This was followed by the videos on Jyoti Yatra Song, “Gurdev in many manifestations”, “Gurudev – at every breath, a teaching”.

Guru Paduka Puja was then performed by our Swami Krishnathmananda Saraswathi. The Paduka Puja was followed by the Valedictory function of Joy ‘N’ Joy CVEP Summer Camp-2016 – Fifty six students, which was the culmination of one week long camp on Super Superman – Hanuman Chalisa.

While addressing the audience, Swamiji briefly introduced Gurudev and also spoke about the CVEP classes being conducted at Chinmaya Kaivalya  and beginning of the new batch by June 2016.

All the camp students chanted very nicely the Hanuman Chalisa learnt during the camp.

Children enacted three stories namely, “Man’s greatness lies in his efforts” and “Saint Malidasa” in English and “The Benefit of Speech” in Tamil.

The “Ashtha Siddhis” or super natural powers, the boon bestowed by Sitaji on Hanumanji, were demonstrated and it was told how these can be applied in our day to day life.

The students also exhibited the everyday survival kit which included rubber band, band aid, toothpick, pencil etc. and they demonstrated how we should imbibe the qualities from these articles- the qualities of flexibility through rubber band, healing through band aid, picking up good qualities from toothpick etc. in a pleasant way.

The various creative projects executed by the students were on display for the parents and all to see.

A book stall on Children’s books was kept.

The parents expressed their happiness about the camp and explained how they learnt about Hanuman Chalisa and know many new stories and values from their children.

The programme concluded with the chanting of Hanuman Chalisa and the Camp Song- “Victory to the Maha Hero”.

Shri P. Palaniappan, Correspondent, Chinmaya Vidyalaya urged the students to continue to practice the learnings in the camp and gave away the Certificates to the Children.

365 DAYS- 365 HOUSES -365 SATSANGS

The concluding day of the 365 day Satsang on Srimad Bhagawad Gita started at 06:00 P.M on May 8^th 2016 by screening of C.C.M.T videos on the Life of Pujya Gurudev.

Guru Paduka Puja was performed by our Swami Krishnatmananda Saraswathi. The Paduka Puja was followed by offering of Abshishekam to Gurudev’s Paduka by all devotees.

Vedic chanting was lead by Swamiji, Krishna Sharmaji and Venkat – Pujari. Guru Asthotaram was also chanted. Sevaks, Mission members, devotees totaling  120 persons attended the Satsang.

Sloka 76, 77 & 78 of Chapter 18, were explained by Swamiji which marked the conclusion of the 365 days; 365 Houses Satsangs initiated on May 1^st 2015 in Salem district undertaken by Chinmaya Mission, Salem.

Swamiji personally thanked Smt. Uma Palaniappan, Smt. Mahalakshmi Sivaraman, Kasi Vishwanathan, Jayaram and the women seveks “Team of Illanthorum Srimad Bhagavad Gita” for their devoted and sincere effort in organizing the Satsangs throughout the year in various houses.   Smt. Uma Palaniappan profusely expressed the Team’s gratitude to Swamiji for conceiving, guiding, supporting, motivating and leading the Team at all levels. Swamiji is the “Substratum” for this program. This was a wonderful opportunity for all the sevaks. Swamiji advised even the minutest details to ensure success of this endeavor.

Swami Krishnatmanandaji went on to invite the audience for the Grand Finale on June 18^th and 19^th 2016 on the Illanthorum Geetai Program. Swamiji said that very soon, Area wise Yagnas would be taken up to further disseminate the philosophy of Bhagavad Gita.

To commemorate the Birth Centenary Year Celebration of Param Pujaya Gurudev H.H Swami Chinmayanandji , Chinmaya Vidyalaya , Bokaro under the aegis of Chinmaya Misssion , Bokaro  decided to organise it in a grand manner. The following programmes were undertaken to spread the message of Param Pujaya Gurudev  far  and strong.

a)A presentation of short clips of audios and videos of Param Pujaya Gurudev was shown to the  students of classes IX,X, and XII on 5^th and 6^th  May 2016. The trailer of  “On a Quest ” was also shown to the student in the H.H Swami Tejomayananda Hall.

b)”Guru Padukapuja ” was  organised in  Swami Tapovan Hall on 8^th May 2016 for the staff members of Chinmaya Vidyalaya . The family members of the staff   and other members  from different parts of the society  were also been invited. The puja was  organised  from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. “Guru Padukapuja”  followed by bhanjans by the music department.  On this occasion  Shri Siben Chakroborty, our music teacher also sang the songs composed by Pujya Guruji, Padma Bhushan H.H Swami Tejoymayanadaji on Pujya Gurudev’s 100^th birthday and on “ Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra “ and Prasad was distributed among the gathering.

In her Ashir Vachan,H.H Swamini Samyuktananda, from Chinmaya Mission, Bokaro  told about  the significance of this day and the name” Chinmaya” as it was used for the name of the Mission.

She advised the people to shed their personal egos and work for the mission with dedication .

The puja was performed by Dr.Ashok Singh, the Principal, and all the staff members of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro.

On May 8th 2016, CMDFW celebrated the joyous occasion of 100th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda at their Chinmaya Chitrakoot ashram in Irving, Texas. There were 600+ members in attendance. Since it was also Mother’s Day, it had additional significance.

Pujya Gurudev’s padukas were brought into the hall in a palakhi (palanquin) to resemble the custom in Pune where He gave the first talk. The day started with Gurupaduka puja. There were 11 puja yajaman families, the highest ever. Swami Sarveshananda performed the puja with Ashaji & PB Ghateji in attendance. The yajamans were joined by 100+ families who participated in the Samashti puja.
The puja was immediately followed by a tree-planting ceremony to commemorate Gurudev’s special birthday.

The other major highlight of the day was the cultural program presented by Balavihar teachers from different sessions. Over 100 teachers participated. The performances were well-practiced, well-orchestrated, well-choreographed, and well-acted. They almost looked professional. The show included a mixture of music and dance presentations. The performances depicted the variety and breadth of Indian culture from north to south and east to west through their unique costumes and ways of devotion.
The program ended with Mahaprasad.

The decoration, presentation and atmosphere were befitting the enormity of the special occasion of Gurudev’s birth centenary. It was a truly memorable event.

Chinmaya Mission Chicago- Yamunotri center celebrated Pujya Gurudev’s 100^th jayanti day on May 7 and 8, 2016.  On May 7, all Bala Vihar children performed the Guru Paduka puja led by Jetindraji and Swapna Nayarji and Dhiren Khatriji. On May 8, the program began outside at 10 am with a Lezim dance procession leading our Pujya Gurudev’s paduka lovingly carried by them.

Pujya Gurudev’s padukas were received with reverence with the purna kumbha welcome at the main entrance door of Yamunotri.  All families performed Guru Paduka puja with devotion in the shrine.  Jetindraji gave an inspirational message to all devotees regarding the meaning of a Sat Guru.

Pujya Guruji’s bhajan compostion in honor of Pujya Gurudev was shown to all devotees.  Smt. Pramila Bhatia and bala vihar children led the singing of devotional guru bhajans.  The program concluded at noon with arati and serving of mahaprasad.