Sri Rama Dasa Mission Houston

Homam - Part 13
2023-01-08
Lalitha Sahasra Nama also called as Rahasya Sahasranama is one of the most revered methods of worshiping universal mother Goddess. Starting the very first mantra as Sree Matre Namah – worshiping the mother, the thousand hymns end with Sree Lalithambikaye namah – respecting all aspects of Devi in between.
Havans will be conducted on 8th January, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM at Ashram site – 17119 McLean Rd, Pearland, TX 77584, right across Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, TX (Houston).
All devotees desiring to participate in the homam will be provided appropriate training by the volunteers and be able to make the offerings directly after necessary familiarization of the rituals.
Homam will start from 9:00 AM CST. Ganapathy homam, Sudarshana homam, Hanuman homam and Vishnu Sahasranama Homam followed by Lalitha Sahasranama Homam.

Sundarkand Parayan
2023-02-11
Sunderkand – Fifth Chapter of Ramayana is devoted to Hanumanji and explains his expedition to Lanka and initial victory on Lanka. It is considered extremely auspicious to read Sunderkand. It is said that if one is not able to read the entire Ramayana, just reading Sunderkand is the shorter solution, to accomplish whatever one needs in life.
We are privileged to get this years religious activities onsite started with the blessings of Swami Ramanand Saraswathy, commonly known as Dr. Saab.
Dr. Saab, an ardent devotee of Hanumanji, has dedicated his life to the worship of Lord Ram and to spread the message of Bhakti. In spite of his busy schedules and invovled work life, Dr. Saab dedicated every weekend in the last three decades for Akhand Ramayan Path – reading Tulasidas Ramayan called Ramacharit Manas, non stop in 24 hours and also chanting Sunderkand from the same text. A resident of Washington DC, Dr. Saab will be flying down to Houston to bless our Ashram and kick off this years functions. We have been lucky enough to have him kick off the functions last year with a very devotional Sunderkand recital, held at Houston Meenakshi Temple.
Sunderkand recital will start at 10:30 AM CST (11:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM PST / 10:00 PM IST) and can be viewed through our regular broadcast link seen below.

Homam - Part 14
2023-02-12
Lalitha Sahasra Nama also called as Rahasya Sahasranama is one of the most revered methods of worshiping universal mother Goddess. Starting the very first mantra as Sree Matre Namah – worshiping the mother, the thousand hymns end with Sree Lalithambikaye namah – respecting all aspects of Devi in between.
Havans will be conducted on 12 February, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM at Ashram site – 17119 McLean Rd, Pearland, TX 77584, right across Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, TX (Houston).
All devotees desiring to participate in the homam will be provided appropriate training by the volunteers and be able to make the offerings directly after necessary familiarization of the rituals.
Homam will start from 9:00 AM CST. Ganapathy homam, Sudarshana homam, Hanuman homam and Vishnu Sahasranama Homam followed by Lalitha Sahasranama Homam.

Homam - Part 15
2023-03-12
Jai Sitaram,
Next homam at Ashram will be on Sunday March 12th, 2023.
We are privileged to have Swamiji Sri Chandrashekara Theerthan, an ardent devotee of Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal commonly known as Sree Mahaperiyava (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrashekarendra_Saraswati) attending in person.
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama homam, Sudarshana Homam, and Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Homam - Part 16
2023-04-09
Blessed are those, who were able to attend the last Homam either in person or remotely since they had the unique privilege of meeting late Sri Maha Periyava and Hanumanji and also hear the blessings and messages alive.
In short, Hanumaniji declared that he will ever be present from that moment in the Ashram doing his non stop meditation on lord Ram. He conveyed the message from Lord Ram that lord desires the presence of Goddess Sri Lalitha Tripurasundari in the Ashram. Further Sri Maha Periyava offered the Vigraha for the Ashram as his blessings.
In short, this Ashram is blessed in every way possible with the blessings of two greatest saints – Jagath Guru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathy who personally supervised the construction of the present Hanuman Vigraha and now with Jagath Guru Sri Kanchi Sankaracharya Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal offering Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Vigraha, which will be ready by May 2023.
Indeed, this is also a testimony that the 100+ rounds of Lalitha Sahasranama Homam’s conducted at the Ashram has been well accepted by the ever-merciful universal mother, Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari!
We are privileged to have Swamiji Sri Chandrashekara Theerthan attend the next Homam as well.
April 9th is Ravivara, Thriteeya Krishna Paksha, Vishakha (till 2:00 PM) / Anuradha Nakshatra, Siddhi Yoga, and Bava Karana
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama homam, Sudarshana Homam, and Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Sundarkand Parayan - 2
2023-04-09
By the immense grace of our Sathguru, Sri Hanumanji Maharaj and lord Ram, we are fortunate to have the second Sunderkand recitation of the year at Ashram on next Sunday 4/23 at 10 AM CST by Sree Narayan Dave.
Sree Narayanji is an accomplished engineer and a local resident of Houston. An ardent devotee of Hanuamanji, Narayanji will lead the Sunderkand Path along with Dayaji, Sandhyaben and Shivam. This devote team had been performing Sundarkand recitations monthly since the year 2008. In the last 16 years, they have recited in all Houston area temples including Sri Meenakshi Temple, Sri Guruvayur temple(Houston) Karya Sidhi Hanuman Temple in Dallas, Hindu Temple, Carey, NC, Gayatri Temple Houston and Chicago.
Please join with your family for divine vibrations lord’s blessings at Ashram, 17199 McLean Road, Pearland TX.
Event will start at 10:00 AM with the blessings of Sree Sakti Santhananda Maharshi and conclude with Arati and lunch Maha Prasad @ 12:30 PM
Sri Tulsidas Ji says
“राम कथा जग मंगल करनी।”
Meaning, Ram Katha is for the welfare of the world. Needless to say this welfare is established by the physical presence of Hanumanji where ever Ramayan Path happens
यत्र यत्र रघुनाथकीर्तनं तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकांजलिम्
वाष्पवारिपरिपूर्णालोचनं मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम् ॥
Yatra Yatra Raghunaatha-Kiirtanam Tatra Tatra Krta-Mastaka-Anjalim
Vaasspa-Vaari-Paripuurnnaa-Locanam Maarutim Namata Raakssasa-Antakam ||
Meaning:
1: Wherever the Glories of Raghunatha are Sung, there, with Hands held over His Bowed Head in Salutation, …
2: … and Eyes Filled with Tears, Maruti (Bhakta Hanuman) is Present; I Salute Maruti Who puts an End to the Rakshasas.

Homam - Part 17
2023-05-14
May 14th is Ravivara, Tithi : Krishna Dashami , Nakshatra: Shatbhisha, Yog: Endra , Karana: Vanija
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.
After poornahuti, there will be bhjanas by Carnatic music vocalist and teacher Ramya Karthic from San Antonio. Ramya started learning vocal music at a very early age. She later trained under Smt. Sita Narayanan of Chennai, India. She also received advanced training from eminent guru Smt. R Vedavalli. Ramya was a featured artist on All India Radio throughout the 1990’s. She has been teaching Carnatic vocal music to children and adults for more than 25 years. Ramya also holds a Master’s Degree in Zoology.
Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 18
2023-06-18
June 18th is Ravivara, 15, Ashadha Krishna Paksha, Amavasya, Nala, Vikrama Samvata, Tithi: Amavasya , Nakshatra: Mrigashirsha, Yoga: Ganda ,Karana: Nagava upto 10:06 AM then Vriddhi
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 19
2023-07-09
July 9 th is Ravivara, 07, Shravana, Krishna Paksha, Saptami, 2080 Nala, Vikrama Samvata, Tithi: Saptami upto 07:59 PM, Uttara Bhadrapada , Yoga: Shobhana , Karana: Vishti
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 20
2023-08-13
August 13th is Ravivara, Tithi : Krishna Paksha Trayodashi , Nakshatra: Punarvasu , Yog: Vajra , Karana: Garija
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 21
2023-09-09
September 9th is Sanivara, Tithi : Krishna Paksha Dashami, Nakshatra: Ardra , Yog: Vyatipata , Karana: Vishti
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama parayanam followed by Sree Sookta homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Guru Paduka Pooja / Abhishekam
2023-10-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday – October 7th, 2023 is the 88th Jayanthi of His Holiness Swami Sathyananda Saraswathy Thiruvadikal. (kanni – punartham / കന്നി – പുണർതം )
In order to celebrate Swamiji’s Jayanthi, there will be a Guru paduka pooja and Paduka Abhishekam followed by Sunderkand Parayanam. Sunderkand from Adhyatma Ramayanam will be recited in Malayalam, starting from 12 noon CST at the Ashram.
Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 22
2023-10-08
October 8th is Ravivara, Tithi : Krishna Paksha Navami , Nakshatra: Pushya, Yog: Siddha , Karana: Vanija
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Hanuman Homam, Srirama Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 23
2023-11-19
November 19th is Ravivara, Vikram Samvat – 2080, Anala , Tithi : Shukla Paksha Saptami, Nakshatra: Kartika, Yog: Vridhi , Karana: Garija
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 24 - Laghu Chandika Homam
2023-11-22
November 22th is Budhavara, Vikram Samvat – 2080, Anala , Tithi : Sukla Paksha Dashami , Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada, Yog: Vajra , Karana: Garija
Chandika Homam will start from 11:00 AM CST. Anticipated duration of 4 hours, under the auspices of Sree Saktisaanthaananda Maharshi, Dr. Sreenath Karyatt, Dr. Padmakumar and such eminent scholars and spiritual leaders. Text to be followed is Devi Mahatmyam (Saptha Shathi). Online versions are available at the following links.
Hindi (Sanskrit) – https://ia802309.us.archive.org/19/items/durga-saptashati-01/Durga_Saptashati-01.pdf
English – https://devimahatmya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEVI-MAHATMYA-FULL.pdf

Broadcast link (only if logistics allow) is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 25 - KHNA Koti Archana conclusion Homam
2023-11-23
November 23, 2023 is Guruvara, Tithi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi , Nakshatra: Revati , Yog: Siddhi , Karana: Bava
This is the conclusion homam for Koti Sahasranama parayana being done by the blessed mothers of KHNA. At the conclusion of one crore of chanting, the participants will make the final offering to this sacred homam done under the guidance of Sree Sakti Santhaananda Maharshi
Yajna Acharyas who will actively participate in the homam, which will extend through out the day, will need special initiation from Maharshi to participate. Please email info@srdmh.org to schedule time with Maharshi for this initiation.

Homam - Part 26 - KHNA conclusion - Asvamedhayagam
2023-11-26
November 26, 2023 is Ravivara, Tithi: Sukla Paksha Purnima , Nakshatra: Krithika , Yog: Parigha , Karana: Vishti
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST.

Homam - Part 27 - Maha Chandika Homam
2023-12-09 - 2023-12-10
December 10, 2023 is Ravivara, Tithi: Krishna Paksha Dwadashi , Nakshatra: Swati(Vishakha from 11:50 AM), Yog: Atiganda , Karana: Garija
Homam preparations will start from Saturday December 9 at 11:00 AM. Preperatory chanting (japa) will continue through out the day on Saturday.
Maha Chandika Homam will start at 6:00 AM on Sunday, December 10:00 under the guidance of Sree Sakthi Saanthaananda Maharshi, Dr. Sreenath Karyatt and Dr. Padmakumar.
Homam is expected to conclude by 4:00 PM.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 28
2024-01-21
January 21st 2024 is Ravivara, Vikram Samvat – 2080; Anala, Shaka Samvat – 1945; Shobhana , Tithi : Sukla Paksha Ekadashi , Nakshatra: Rohini , Yog: Sukla , Karana: Vishti
This month’s homam was originally postponed by a week to avoid conflicts with Mandala Masa conclusion and Ayyappa poojas across the world. Little did we know that it is going to coincide with the historic Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya. We will support and celebrate the Pran Prathistha.
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.
Once the homam is over Ram diya will be lit from the Homa Kunda and will be maintained through the night along with continuous chanting and Bhajans until the Prana Prathishta starts at Ayodhya.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Ramacharita Manasa Sunderkand Parayan
2024-02-10
Dr. Ramanand Saraswathy, a renowned scientist and ardent devotee of Hanumanji will be leading Sunderkand parayan at the Ashram on Saturday, February 10th 2024
Copies of booklets in English and Hindi will be available at the Ashram for participants.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 29
2024-02-11
February 11th is Ravivara, Vikram Samvat – 2080; Anala, Shaka Samvat – 1945; Shobhana , Tithi : SSukla Paksha Dwitiya, Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada , Yog: Siva , Karana: Kaulava
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 30
2024-03-10
March 10th is Ravivara, Vikram Samvat – 2078, Ananda, Shaka Samvat – 1943, Plava , Tithi : Shukla Paksha Navami, Nakshatra: Rohini, Yog: Prithi , Karana: Vishti
Homam will start from 9:30 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Maha chandika yaga vilambaram
2024-03-17 20:30 - 21:30
മഹാചണ്ഡികായാഗവിളംബരം
അപൂർവ്വങ്ങളിൽ അപൂർവമായി നടക്കുന്ന ശത ചണ്ഡി മഹായാഗം 2024 ഏപ്രിൽ 6,7 ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ ശ്രീരാമദാസാശ്രമത്തിൽ വെച്ച് നടക്കുകയാണ്
മഹായാഗത്തിന്റെ വിളംബരം മാര്‍ച്ച് 17 ഞായറാഴ്ച രാത്രി നടക്കുകയാണ്. യാഗവിളംബരം ചെയ്യുന്നത് ആശ്രമ ആചാര്യന്‍ ശ്രീ ശക്തി ശാന്താനന്ദ മഹര്‍ഷി. ഭാരതീയ ധര്‍മ്മപ്രചാര സഭയുടെ സ്താപക ആചാര്യനായ Dr. ശ്രീ ശ്രീനാഥ് കാര്യാട്ട് ഈ മഹായാഗത്തിന്റെ വിശദവിവരങ്ങള്‍ വിവരിക്കുന്നതാണ്.
ഏവരെയും സ്വാഗതം ചെയ്യുന്നു.

Rarest of rare Maha chandika yagam is being conducted at the Ashram on April 6 and 7. Our Patron Sree Sakti Santhananda Maharshi will do the formal declaration of the yagam.
Dr. Sreenath Karyatt, Acharya of BDPS and the main guide for the function will then explain the details of the program elaborating on the importance and its impact.
Every one is invited to join this session.
zoom link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84499374493?pwd=[REDACTED]
Time : 9:30 PM CST / 8: 30 PM CST / 7:30 PM MST / 6:30 PM PST / 7:00 AM IST
Zoom Meeting id: 844 9937 4493 ; passcode [REDACTED]

Shodasha Kriya Practical / Workshop
2024-04-05
Shodasha kriya as the name stands for, is the 16most important functions in the life of a human being following Sanathana tradition.
Dr. Sreenath Karayatt will conclude his week long training session with this practical demonstration of the associated poojas and homams at the Ashram on Friday April 5th, 2024
Seats are limited to those who attend the classes. Registration is required to attend.
Main topics covered in the class are the following
അഗ്നിഹോത്രം
പുംസവനം
സീമന്തം
ചോറൂണ്
നാമകരണം
വിദ്യാരംഭം
വിവാഹം
മരണാനന്തര ചടങ്ങുകൾ
ബലി ക്രിയകൾ

Adhyatma Ramayanam - Sunderkand Reading
2024-05-11
May 11 is Sanivara, Vikram Samvat – 2081, Rakshasa, Shaka Samvat – 1946, Shubhakrit, Tithi : Sukla Paksha Chaturthi, Nakshatra: Ardra, Yog: Dhrithi , Karana: Vanija
There will be Adhyatma Ramayana – Sunderkand reading in Malayalam by Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair at 11:00 AM CST / 12:00 noon EST / 9:00 AM PST / 9:30 PM IST

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 32
2024-05-12
Homam will start from 10:00 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.
On popular demand, simple archana’s and homam’s conducted during last month’s Satha Chandika homam will also be continued for all those who have registered. Onsite weblink has been re-opened up for registrations. Please provide your nakshatra details in the appropriate columns while submitting the request. Link is https://swami-sathyananda-saraswathy-foundation.square.site/
Homam can be watched on the broadcast link below.
Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Broadcast link is,
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 33
2024-06-09
Homam will start from 10:00 AM CST. Schedule will be Guruvandana followed by Ganapathy Homam, Srirama Homam, Hanuman Homam, Sudarshana Homam, Vishnu Sahasranama Japam and Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, expected to end by noon.
https://zoom.us/j/96105607749?pwd=[REDACTED]
If using a mobile device which needs id and password, they are 961 0560 7749 and 100100.

Homam - Part 34
2024-07-15

Bhootha Suddhi Kriya - workshop
2024-08-17
Dr. Sreenath Karayatt of Bharatheeya Dharma Prachara Sabha is a world renounced psychologist and spiritual leader. He is known for transforming the lives of several thousands of people who have consulted him for psychological consultations. He is also on a mission to establish Indian Spiritual Values across the world. He has been leading mega chandika homam’s across the world, including the Satha Chandi at our Ashram in last March.
We will have an all day workshop on Saturday Aug 17th providing a practical training on Bhootha Suddhi kriya. The way to activate chakra’s in ones own body and improve the overall efficiencies of the body including curing diseases. This will be an in person workshop.

Homam - Part 35
2024-08-18
