Swami Prakāśānanda
Resident Spiritual Head Chinmaya Mission Trinidad & Tobago

During His tenure as a young college student at the York University of Toronto, a fortuitous meeting occurred when Swami Prakāśānandaji attended lectures on Hindu Philosophy conducted by none other than our Pūjya Gurudev Swami Chinmayānandaji. Immediately inspired, Swamiji sought entrance to the Vedanta Course in Sandeepany Sādhanālaya, Mumbai. Upon completion of His studies in 1994, as Brahmachāri Prem Chaitanya, Swamiji was assigned to give discourses at various Mission centers in India and Nepal.
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivarātri 2005, Brahmachari Prem Chaitanya was conferred Sanyāsa Dīkṣa (order of renunciation) by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayānanda, Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide. He then returned to His native Trinidad, establishing the Chinmaya Mission Ashram on 2nd of October 1997 and thereby commencing a nationwide effort to revitalize Hinduism through spiritual classes, education, and widespread community outreach.
Swamiji has conducted hundreds of Yajñas, Satsangs, discourses and spiritual camps as well as classes in Vedic Chanting and Sanskrit across Trinidad & Tobago as well as abroad. Swamiji has also taught two Residential Vedanta Course batches in Trinidad & Tobago, 2013-2014 and the recently completed session from 2016-2018.
Under His guidance Chinmaya Mission Trinidad & Tobago is now home to the sprawling Chinmaya Vidyālaya Pre-Primary and High School educational institution spanning seven campuses and counting. Widely regarded nationwide as an outstanding academic and spiritual educational institute, it continues to grow every year.
Through His great dynamism, selfless disposition, humility, charisma, and astute leadership style, Swamiji is loved by all for His peerless dedication to Sanātan Dharma and the Vision of Pūjya Gurudev. In addition, Swamiji has spearheaded numerous charitable projects assisting needy communities and families. In recognition of these efforts, Swamiji was awarded the national Chaconia Gold Medal for long and meritorious service to Trinidad and Tobago in 2012.
Swamiji has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy from York University in Toronto, as well as a law degree from Benares Hindu University.

Brahmacharini Akalka
Brni. Akalka was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and then San Diego, California. In 2013 she arrived in Trinidad & Tobago to attend the 2013 Residential Vedanta Course under Resident Acharya Swami Prakashananda, Head of Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago.
Upon completion of her studies, Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda posted her to serve in Trinidad and Tobago. Under the guidance of Swami Prakashanandaji, she taught Sanskrit during the 2016-2018 Residential Vedanta Course batch of Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago, as well as in the IV and VI Youth Empowerment (YEP) Courses conducted by CHYK West under
Swami Sarveshanandaji.She is now serving the Mission in various endeavors, including teaching Sanskrit in the Chinmaya Vidyālaya, conducting Satsangs and study classes across the Island as well as abroad.

Brahmacharini Kritika Chaitanya
Brahmacharini Kritika Chaitanya was born in Toronto, Canada. After studying International Development Studies and Philosophy at the University of Toronto and engaging in much social work and volunteerism, she joined the 2nd Residential Vedanta Course at Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago Ashram in 2013. After a year and a half of studying the highest knowledge and Sanskrit under the guidance of His Holiness Swami Prakashanandaji, she has committed herself to serving Chinmaya Mission. She is currently posted in Trinidad, conducting public satsangs and classes for adults, seniors and young females, and assisting with Ashram activities and enterprises.

Brahmachari Dvijot Chaitanya
Brahmachari Dvijot Chaitanya was born in Mahaica River, Guyana, where he spent many years studying secular and religious education at Ashrams and Temples. After obtaining a B.A in Social Work, he traveled to Trinidad to join the 2nd Residential Vedanta Course at Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago in 2013, under the tutelage of H.H. Swami Prakashananda. Following the two-year intensive course studying the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit, he chose to continue on the path of jnana (knowledge) and was initiated in August of 2014. Dvijotji has been traveling between Trinidad and Guyana, conducting classes in Hinduism, meditation, Bhagavad Gita chanting, holding public satsangs and managing various Ashram activities.

Deity: Shri Radha Krishna

Consecration Date:
August 29th, 2010, Presided by Pūjya Guruji Swāmī Tejomayānandaji
Location Address:
Swami Chinmayananda Dr, Calcutta Rd. #1 Macbean, Couva, Trinidad, West Indies
Temple Timing:
DAILY
5:00am Pūjā
5:30pm Evening Āratī
Temple Description:
The Radha-Krishna Mandir in Chinmmaya Mission Trinidad & Tobago has a very special history.
Pūjya Gurudev Swāmi Chinmayānandaji visited Trinidad on three separate occasions between 1965-67. During Gurudev’s visits, He stayed at the home of the Avatar Family, invited by the father of that Home, Dr. Avatar.
Many years subsequently, when it came time to build the Chinmaya Mission Trinidad & Tobago Āśrama, the Mission was allocated a portion of land via the Government in Central Trinidad – Couva region. The Location was chosen, marked and construction underway. It then came to light that, unbeknownst to the Mission, the home in which Pūjya Gurudev stayed during His visits to the island, was only two houses down from the Āśrama location!
The Avatar family, in memory of their father and the love he had for the vision of Pūjya Gurudev, donated the Rādhā-Krishna Mūrtis which are now enshrined in the Temple. The beauty of Rādhā and Bhagavān Śrī Kṛśṇa, blessed by our beloved Pūjya Gurudev, reside in the Temple and bring auspiciousness to all.
Temple Activities:
There is daily morning Pūjā and evening Ārati, as well as Monthly Abhiṣekam performed at the temple by our Pūjārī, as well as Pūjās for many of the special festivals are observed here in the Temple.
Special events like Weddings and other personal family functions are also held in the Temple. It is open to all visitors.
Festivals Celebrated:
Krishna Janmāṣṭami
Guru Pūrṇima
Navarātri
MahāŚivarātri
Tulidāsa Jayanti
Hanumān Jayanti
Dipāvalī
Rāmanavami
Web Link:www.chinmayatt.com