This morning at Kauai Aadheenam the monastics observed a short puja for Satguru Yogaswami's Mahasamadhi during the Ashlesha nakshatra, at his corner shrine in the Guru Peedam. Local devotees were invited to take part in the puja, which including the the chanting of Yogaswami's 108 names. It was followed by Natchinathanai singing and blessings from Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami. Click here to read about Yogaswami's life and teachings in The Guru Chronicles.

Several days ago, Bobby and Kathy Page arrived on Kauai for a short stay. The two artists are part of the team in Colorado who are helping to create the bronze statues of Gurudeva, Ganapathi Sthapati and the shiplis, which will reside close to Iraivan Temple. The two visited the monastery and attended the Ganapati Kulam's morning meeting. They expressed their joy at visiting the monastery and were very happy to see the completed statues in their new home. Aum Namah Sivaya