A Yagam is a superset of Homam’s, archana’s and all such religious practices combined. When very large set of people come together and focus their efforts to conduct such a great sacrifice, it is called a Maha Yagam. Such events always contribute to the benefit of the country as a whole – benefiting all beings (humans, animals, birds, plants and every such being). Changes to the environment is often physically experience-able by the participants and these positive vibrations last a very long time.
While this is an entirely volunteer effort, collectively executed by the community, Great Acharyas like Dr. Sreenadh Karayatt will be hand holding the efforts in the presence of Sreesakthi Saanthananda Maharshi and various other prominent religious and spiritual leaders as well as a whole host of volunteers.
Schedule
Friday – March 20, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Mahalakshmi Yagam
Saturday – March 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Tulasi Das Sundara Kanda Parayanam
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Devi Mahathmyam Parayanam
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Chatushashti Bali
Sunday – March 22, 2026
8:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Chandika Yagam
2:15 PM to 3:30 PM – Kanyaka Puja, Vaduka Puja, Suvasini Puja.
Sundarkand Parayan will be led by Dr. Ramananda Saraswathy, of International Society for Spiritual Advancement from Washington, DC. Dr. Saab has dedicated his life for the spread of Sanatana Dharma and Bhakti following the path of Lord Ram. Some of his past events can be seen here.
Facilities and accommodations
Ashram has only very basic facilities which will be leveraged to the fullest extend for the yaga. Basic food for all will be provided by the Ashram. As a part of the yaga, there will be many opportunities for doing individual poojas etc. Details available onsite.
Ashram address is 17119 McLean Rd, Pearland, TX – Directly across the famous meenakshi temple. Ashram can also be located by searching for “SRDMH” on google maps. On less traffic conditions it takes about an hour to cover 46 miles from Houston’s international airport – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to reach Ashram. See the map here. Houston’s local William P. Hobby Airport (HUB) is about 11.6 miles and takes 26 minutes. See details
There are several hotels in the neighborhood as listed below, sorted by distance as well as plenty of AirBNB locations in the neighborhood. Area is well served by Uber as well Lyft.
Nearby Hotels, distance from Ashram and their per night rates as on Jan 2026.
Hampton Inn Houston-Pearland – 3.8 miles – ($107)
Best Western Pearland Inn – 4.1 miles – ($94)
Holiday Inn Express Pearland – 4.3 miles – ($78)
Candlewood Suites by IHG – 6.1 miles – ($99)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pearland – Houston South – 6.1 miles – ($89)
Best Western Plus Manvel Inn & Suites – Manvel– 7.1 miles ($77)
Residence Inn by Marriott Pearland – 7.3 miles – ($137)
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Pearland – 7.6 miles – ($150)
Hilton Garden Inn Houston-Pearland – 10.1 miles – ($93)