This morning a team of three monks flew off to California on a special mission. Here Shanmuganathaswami puts his bags into the car and chats with the sadhakas.

Bodhinatha arrives, ready for the week-long journey, which will include a Iraivan Temple Donor Appreciation event with more than 150 supporters.

The monks all come to offer a flower to the Satguru and wish him well.

Yogi Jivanandanatha is the third traveler. “Bon voyage”

Click here for a slideshow of monks at departure time, coupled with Gurudeva’s wisdom on what to do when you are having problems with money.