As part of Skanda Shashti, devotees came to worship Lord Muruga's grand Vel atop Muruga Hill on San Marga. Offerings of fresh fruits, camphor, kumkum, incense, vibhuti, turmeric, coconuts, flowers, milk, auspicious herbs, rose water, and new cloth were all presented to Lord Muruga on His hill. Thiruppugal sounds were sung and mantras filled the air. From the viewpoint of the top of Muruga Hill, one looks out upon the duration of San Marga only to see Swayambhu Sivalingam at its final point. From Muruga's Shakti Vel, we are propelled onward and upward to Siva's Holy Feet.

Rajkumar Manickam delivered his collection from mahasamadhi this year and we are more than happy to share it. Please enjoy this giant slideshow from the eye of Raj.

Today we received a gift from Pieter Veltevrede, an artist living in Holland. He is the one who painted our five forms of Sadasiva. His gift is this amazing Siva Nataraja, dancing in the fire called consciousness. Thank you, Pieter.