Chinmaya Upavan
Chinmaya Upavan is a 4.5 acre wooded property aptly named by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda ji as it surrounded by luscious forest-like greenery. It has been acquired by Chinmaya Mission New York to build an Institute of Vedantic studies along with a Hindu temple and a community center where people of all ages can converge to study, discuss and imbibe Vedantic wisdom. Located on 129 Woodbury Road, Woodbury , NY 11797, it is easily accessible by the highway and LIRR Cold Spring Harbor Station.
The facilities at Chinmaya Upavan will include:
A spacious Yajna Hall which will the venue of choice for discourses by local sevaks and visiting Swamins and Brahmacharins alike. This versatile space will also double up to host workshops, training sessions, fundraisers and cultural programs catering to our community round the year.
A Sacred Temple which will serve as a consecrated place of worship for our community members.
10 Bala Vihar/ Study Group classrooms for imparting the wisdom of Vedanta – the Science of Inspired living to children, youth and adults.
A fully equipped Dining Hall and Kitchen.
Parking
This facility will also be used to host camps and retreats for individuals and families.
On August 16, 2018, CMNY had their official ground breaking ceremony or Bhoomi Puja in the presence of Swami Swaroopananda ji.
Your donations will fund the construction of Chinmaya Upavan so that we can finally have a home for our community.
You can also make donations by cheque to:
Chinmaya Mission New York
c/o Kanwal K. Kapur, CPA
25 Winthrop Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
Mention ‘General Donation’ or ‘Chinmaya Upavan’ on memo line.
Chinmaya Mission New York is tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3).
Your contribution is deductible to the extent permitted under the law.