The Chinmaya Mission of Los Angeles (CMLA), also known as Chinmaya Rameshwaram, is a prominent spiritual and educational center located at 14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780. It is dedicated to the study of Advaita Vedanta and the preservation of Hindu cultural heritage through structured learning for all ages.

Key features

Daily Worship & Deity Services (Darshan): The facility features a temple with altars for Lord Shiva (Kasi Vishhwanatha), Lord Rama Parivar, Lord Ganesha, and Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

Scheduled Pujas: Offers daily pujas for all deities, with special weekly observances: Shiva Puja (Mondays), Devi Puja (Tuesdays), and Rama Puja (Fridays).

Festivals: Grand celebrations are held for Mahashivaratri, Sri Rama Navami, Holi, Janmashtami, and Diwali.

Bala Vihar (Children & Youth): A structured Sunday school program for over 1,000 students (ages 5–15) that teaches Hindu values, scriptures, and Indian culture.

Adult Education: Lectures and study groups on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedanta led by resident teachers such as Swami Ishwarananda.

CHYK (Youth Forum): Dedicated forums for high school and college students to explore spirituality in a contemporary context.

Event Venue Rentals: Features a spacious auditorium and dining hall suitable for weddings, receptions, and cultural performances like arangetrams.

Community Projects: Engages in dynamic service projects and volunteer-led initiatives, embodying the mission’s spirit of "maximum happiness to the maximum people".

Inclusive Design: The center is fully accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and dedicated parking lot.

Visiting Hours: Facility hours vary, with peak activity on Sundays (typically 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM).