08/26/2026
Sri Hayagri:va Pooja Marks the Beginning of Prajna Academic Year 2026–27 at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple
With the divine blessings of His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, the JET Houston Chapter at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple celebrated Sri Hayagri:va Pooja as part of the beginning of the Prajna Academic Year 2026–27.
The program brought together Prajna students, parents, teachers, and volunteers in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. The children actively participated in the pooja and received the blessings of Lord Sri Hayagri:va, seeking divine grace and guidance as they begin another year of learning and personal growth through Prajna.
Sriman Srinivas Iyengar Ji blessed the children with an inspiring message, encouraging them to choose the right path at the right age and to make the right choices in life. His message emphasized the importance of developing good values, discipline, knowledge, and devotion from a young age.
The Sri Hayagriva Pooja was performed by Sriman Pavan Swami.
The event also included the presentation of the Prajna National Championship Awards to the students who participated and excelled in the national-level competitions. The children were recognized for their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to learning.
Winners:
• Avyukth Pandari - 2nd Prize LMIG 2
• Vendanth Sirivolu- 3rd prize LMIG 3
Finalist :
• Sriram Sridhar - LMIG2
• Krishnaviam Kukunuri-LMIG 2
• Chaitanya Loka -Module 2
• Ashrit Nodagala- Module 1
As a special token of appreciation, the Hanuman Yoga Performance participants were also honored for their participation in the special yoga performance presented as part of the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Pearland, conducted by VHPA. Their dedication and effort in preparing and presenting the performance were greatly appreciated.
Participants:
• Krishnaviam Kukunuri
• Saanvik Maddula
• Godha Narayan
• Virat Potta
• Hamasavahini Vemu
Sriman Srinivas Iyengar Ji ,Sriman Naveen Swami, Sriman Pavan Swami, were requested to present the awards ,Their presence and guidance made the occasion especially meaningful for the Prajna students and families.
The celebration was a beautiful beginning to the new Prajna academic year—bringing together devotion, learning, discipline, culture, recognition, and service. It was an inspiring reminder that Prajna is not only about learning prayers and stories from our heritage, but also about helping children develop the wisdom and values to choose the right path in life.
May the blessings of Lord Sri Hayagriva and His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji guide all our Prajna children throughout the 2026–27 academic year and inspire them to grow into responsible, compassionate, and value-driven individuals.
