Cultural Events Chinmaya Mission organizes cultural events that showcase India's rich heritage through music, dance, drama and traditional celebrations. These events help children and adults connect with their roots, fostering pride in Indian culture while reinforcing spiritual and moral values.

This month

Nov 1–30

Gita Chanting

Two verses of the Bhagavad Gita at 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM every day: Chapter 17, then Chapter 18 from November 12. Open the list to chant along.

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November 2026

4 events
Sat, Nov 14 Music & Dance

Kedar Raag at Sudarshan

A festival of classical music and dance. Local musicians and dancers of any age are invited to perform their art at Chinmaya Sudarshan.

Saturday, November 14 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chinmaya Sudarshan, West Chester
Sign-ups closed
Sun, Nov 15 Puja

Skanda Shashti Puja

Sankalpam and puja, abhishekam, recitation of the Skanda Sashti Kavacham and bhajans for Lord Murugan, followed by arathi and mahaprasad.

Sunday, November 15 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Chinmaya Sudarshan, West Chester
Sponsor the pujaSign up by November 15
Sat, Nov 21 Puja

Pradosham Puja

Rudrabhishekam and Narasimha-Sudarshana Abhishekam on Pradosham. Devotees are welcome to sponsor and take part in the puja.

Saturday, November 21 · 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Chinmaya Sudarshan, West Chester
Nov 21 – Jan 2 Puja & Bhajan

Ayyappa Mandala Makaravilakku Utsav

Puja, abhishekam and bhajans every Saturday. Mandala Utsav on Saturday, Dec 26 at Chinmaya Sudarshan; Bhagavathy Seva (Jan 8) and Makaravilakku Puja (Jan 9) at Chinmaya Madhuvan.

Nov 21 – Jan 2 · Saturdays, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Chinmaya Sudarshan, West Chester
Sign up for Ayyappa PujaSign up by January 2

There is no Bhagavad Gita verse scheduled for this time slot. Please revisit the site later to see the next scheduled verse.