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Thousands Celebrate Chinmaya Mission’s 75th

Anniversary with Hanuman Havan & Family Mela

OUR BUREAU
Chicago, IL
n Saturday, July 11, 2026, the
DuPage County Fairgrounds
Oin Wheaton, Illinois, came
alive with the divine energy of more
than 4,000 attendees as Chinmaya
Mission Chicago successfully hosted
“Vayuputra in Windy City” – a reli-
gious and community extravaganza.
This grand celebration commem-
orated the 75th anniversary of the
global spiritual organization inspired
by Swami Chinmayananda to spread
the profound philosophy of Vedanta
across the world. maya Mission present included Swa- various ragas, creating a soul-stirring playful atmosphere.
The event was a resounding suc- mi Sharanananda, Swami Aparaji- atmosphere of devotion. The event also paid homage to
cess for all age groups from children tananda, Respected Dhiren Khatri, Throughout the day, children joy- the legacy of Swami Chinmayananda
to seniors who appreciated the rich Brahmacharini Sahana Chaitanya, fully participated in exciting outdoor through a dedicated Chinmaya Dar-
religious, cultural, and community ex- and Brahmacharini Sandhya Chaitan- games such as Sita’s Hidden Trail shan exhibit that allowed attendees to
perience. The Hanuman Chalisa Ha- ya. Senior leaders and devotees from treasure hunt, Lanka Leap across the walk through his life and work. This
van (fire sacrifice) and Puja (worship) many community organizations were mini ocean, Hanuman’s Challenge exhibit showcased the profound im-
were accompanied by cultural pro- in attendance as well. obstacle course, and the fun I Am Ha- pact of his journey on thriving spiritual
grams, exhibits, children’s activities, At the heart of the celebration numan! photo booth. Indoors, they centers like the one in Chicago. A vid-
small business booths, and food trucks. was a deeply moving Havan featuring enjoyed creative activities including eo presentation on his life and legacy
Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, 31 Havan Kunds invoking Hanuman Vayu’s Breath cup-blowing game, Ra- which includes more than 300 centers
Global Head of Chinmaya Mission ji. Devotees offered oblations as 21 mayana Studio arts and crafts, Hanu- around the world, Chinmaya Univer-
and Chairman of the Central Chin- rounds of the popular and powerful man’s Sabha puzzles, and Build the sity, international schools, orphanag-
maya Mission Trust, traveled from Hanuman Chalisa were chanted by Setu bridge-building. All the activities es, women’s empowerment programs,
India to personally bless the occasion. many teams from the five Chinmaya were designed to engage young minds and many other initiatives deeply
His inspiring message highlighted Mission Midwest centers (Badri, Gan- with the spirit of the Ramayana in a moved everyone. - Asian Media USA
the connection of Hanuman ji with gotri, Yamunotri, Omkara, and Ham-
Chicago with mention of “Chi” – the savahini) as well as other community
life-giving energy (Prana) from Chi- and cultural organizations such as
nese lore and the Windy City. He Bansurist & Friends, Kannada Koota,
also urged all Hindus, especially the Shrutilaya School of Music, Manav
children, to learn at least five selected Seva Mandir, Swami Ayyappa Tem-
verses of the Bhagavad Gita that have ple, Hari Om Mandir, Chicago Tyaga-
been labeled as the Gita Panchamrit. raja Utsavam, Nagar Mandal, Hanu-
He lovingly invited all devotees to the man Mandir, Kali Bari, Ramayana
Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav to be held Chanting Group, Shri Krishna Tem-
in October in New Delhi, India. ple, and Sadhana Music School. Each
Other spiritual leaders of Chin- team presented Hanuman Chalisa in

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