A SACRED RE-AWAKENING - BADRI MAHOTSAV 2026
JOIN THE BADRI JOURNEY
Chinmaya Mission Chicago invites you to witness a momentous milestone in our history.
Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of the Badri Expansion and the opening of Chinmaya Way—a journey of Parampara, Pratishta, and Pratijñā.
🙏 ATTEND
Be there for Badri Mahotsav.
Join family and friends for this historic three-day celebration.
🤝 SERVE
Give your time and talents.
Volunteer your time and seva to help make the celebration special.
🙏 BECOME A YAJAMAN
Offer a Seva. Support Badri.
Become part of this sacred celebration.
There are many ways to be part of this historic celebration.
BADRI MAHOTSAV PROGRAM
Three days of sacred observances, community celebration and seva.
FRIDAY • AUGUST 21
Sacred Consecration & Legacy of Devotion
8:00 AM
Prathama Kala Puja
5:00 pm
Badri Mahotsav – Senior Night
- Honoring our SeniorsDinner starting at 5 pm
Program starts at 6:30 pm
SATURDAY • AUGUST 22
Invoking the Divine
9:00 AM
Lalitha Sahasranama Puja by Devis
11:30 AM
Welcoming Swami Shantananda, President, Chinmaya Mission West
noon
Lunch prasad
3:30 PM
Gurudev Shrine Opening & Sudarshana Homam
5:30 PM
Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting
6:00 PM
Dinner Prasad
SUNDAY • AUGUST 23
Grand Finale – Shrine Sanctification
9:00 AM
Lord Badri Narayana Pratishtha Puja
11:00 AM
Mahamangala Arati
11:45 AM
Cultural Program
12:30 PM
Onam Sadya Lunch Prasad
BECOME A BADRI MAHOTSAV YAJAMAN
Become an Yajaman.
The Badri Pratishthā Mahotsava offers meaningful Seva opportunities for devotees and families who wish to participate in this historic moment.
Click the flyer to view the Seva opportunities.
YOUR SEVA CAN BECOME PART OF BADRI
Become a Yajaman and support the Badri Mahotsav 2026 celebrations.
Each level of Seva holds profound spiritual significance for this reconsecration:
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The Yajamāna Categories (Mukhya at $5,001 & Dina at $2,001): In these roles, you serve as the principal hosts for the ceremonies, anchoring the pujas on behalf of the entire community. Please note that both our Mukhya and Dina Yajamānas will receive the sacred Kalasha.
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Kalasha Seva ($1,001): Sponsor a sacred Kalasha whose sanctified waters will be offered directly in the Abhisheka of Lord BadriNarayana.
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Annadāta ($501), Ārati ($101), & Pushpa ($51) Sevas: These are beautiful, vital ways to offer nourishment as prasāda, divine light, and floral adorations, ensuring every family can become part of this historic homecoming.
Choose the Seva that is meaningful to you or your family. Let your family’s offering become part of Badri for generations.
Let your family’s offering become part of Badri for generations.
SERVE BADRI
YOUR TIME. YOUR TALENTS. YOUR SEVA.
Badri Mahotsav is a community celebration, and it takes a community to make it happen.
Whether you can serve for an hour, a day, or throughout the weekend, there is a place for you.
Every contribution of time and talent matters.
COME • SERVE • SUPPORT
Be part of Badri Mahotsav 2026.
August 21–23, 2026