Entrance -- Information Center
The public entrance to the monastery, with a small shrine to Lord Ganesha called "Nepali Ganesha" and the "Tiruneri" (Holy Pathway) up to the Kadavul Nataraja temple. At the end of Kaholalele Road, turn right on to "Temple Lane." At the nearby office building, guests can request guidance for coming to the temple.
Kadavul Hindu Temple
A traditional Siva temple enshrining a 200-year-old, 6-foot bronze Siva Nataraja, the Dancing Lord
The Pali
The pali, Hawaiian for "cliff,"
overlooking Nana Kaua pond of the Wailua River with Pihanakalani trail on the right and the volcanic mountain Waialeale in the background
Path of the Siva Saints
A shrine sits in one of the ponds on the Path of the Tamil Saiva Saints
Rishi Valley
Guru hut in Rishi Valley
Rudraksha Forest
The Sanskrit name for these trees is Rudraksha, meaning "tears of God," for the ornate seeds it drops which Saivites where and use for japa malas, strands of prayer beads. In America these trees are also known as the "Blue Marble" for the iridescent blue fruit that surrounds the fresh seed.
San Marga
San Marga, the straight path to God, leading from the Rudraksha Forest to the Svayambhu Sivalinga and Iraivan Temple
Iraivan Temple Site
Site of the San Marga Iraivan Temple where hand carved stones shipped from India are being assembled. The main sanctum rises majestically in a tropical paradise setting. It's an awesome sight for pilgrims.
Wailua River
The sacred Wailua River, Hawaii's only navigable river and the most sacred to the Hawaiians, as it winds through Kauai Aadheenam's tropical grounds
Incredible Images From
The Construction of Iraivan Temple
(Click to enlarge each image or go straight to the slideshow.)
Photo Gallery
The selection of photos below shows pilgrims and visitors enjoying the various holy places around the monastery.
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