Introduction

Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) began with four families in 1982 and has grown into a premier Hindu organization in the Houston area. From its humble beginnings in the living room of our present acaryas, Gaurang and Darshana Nanavaty, CMH expanded exponentially and is currently housed on an 18-acre tract of land in southwest Houston. The center was inaugurated by Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda, who blessed it as “Chinmaya Prabha.” Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya temple was inaugurated by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda in December 2007.