2007 Mid-Year Video Update
This video begins with a general introduction to the San Marga Iraivan Temple project at Kauai's Hindu Monastery, quickly tracks, through timelapse photography, the progress made since assembly began on Kauai in 2001, features the progress made in the first half of 2007 and completes by showing some of the upcoming construction tasks that require additional funding. See the seven-minute video here.
Gurudeva's Vision
Gurudeva said: "It was in 1959 that my path led me to the Hawaiian Islands for the first time. In 1968 I returned to the islands on a vision quest, seeking and finding a place to move our international headquarters, there to live a contemplative life in harmony with the ultimate attainment of the Self within man. One early morning, before dawn, a three-fold vision of Lord Siva came to me. First I beheld Lord Siva walking in a valley, then I saw His face peering into mine, then He was seated on a large stone, His reddish golden hair flowing down His back. That was February 15, 1975.
"This was the fulfillment of the quest for a vision of what the future might hold, which led me and my followers to the lovely Garden Island of Kauai, held the most sacred of all by the Hawaiian peoples long, long ago. It is alongside the sacred Wailua River, leading to the top of Mt. Waialeale, that this place of pilgrimage is being built, a temple of kaivalya, granting freedom from the past and a vision for the future. The temple's 700-pound 50-million-years-in-the-making crystal icon is a kalpaka (spiritual wish-fulfilling) ever-giving Sivalingam. So many blessings await each pilgrim. None are ever neglected.
Contributions: Stone Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring a stone of the temple? Click here to see some of the beautiful options up close.
DVD About South Indian Temple Architecture
Iraivan: The Science of Ancient Traditions
Available now at our online store
Watch the trailer:
Review: "The film was so informative I will watch it many times. More than being educational, it is uplifting, cleansing, and unifying--all the things Gurudeva did and Bodhinatha does. Seeing the intricacies of temple building, life at the aadheenam and the aloha spirit is truly a rare gem. I thank all involved in the movie's conception and distribution."
Iraivan in the News Media
Our monastery and temple project gets frequent coverage in the news media. Go here to find out what the world thinks about Iraivan.
An Invitation to Visit
Come to the ultimate Hindu pilgrimage destination: Kauai's Hindu Monastery, home of Kadavul Hindu Temple, established in 1973, and now the site of San Marga Iraivan Temple. It is already host to a constant flow of visitors and pilgrims. We invite you to visit this magical place and meet the mystics behind the magic, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and the monastic order that was founded by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Gurudeva. Click here for important information about visiting.
Download a Full Color PDF Magazine About Iraivan
Enjoy Island Temple, all about the vision, history and people behind Iraivan Temple on Kauai. Now available in PDF. These pages are rich with photos, art and key information for those interested in contributing or pilgrimaging to Iraivan Temple. Don't miss it!
Iraivan Temple Souvenirs
The monks have created some special Iraivan Temple products at Cafepress.com. Find such items as mugs and mousepads, tote bags and stickers, buttons and magnets and posters, all with Iraivan Temple art printed on them. The items are custom printed by Cafepress, one at a time, as you order them. The prices are reasonable, the products are shipped directly to you without any work by the monks, and all proceeds automatically go to the Iraivan Temple building fund. So, if you've always wanted a poster of Iraivan Temple art, an Iraivan Temple mug, or an Iraivan Temple tote bag, or an Iraivan temple refrigerator magnet, or if you want to buy some of these items to sell to benefit Iraivan Temple, now is your chance! Visit Iraivan's Cafepress site.
