Public Tour Day for June 22, 2012

Sadasivanathaswami spending time talking with our guests and signing the books they have selected.

Krishna asked Sadasivanathaswami - "How do you still the mind for meditation?" A masterful and deeply practical answer followed.

Even our own Kulamata Valli Sendan, lined up to have a book signed for her grandson

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Our wonderful and dedicated team, Kulamatas Isani and Valli awaiting the coming crowd.

The introduction at the gate includes an introduction to Lord Ganesha. Some guests have never heard of this Great Mahadeva.

"Namaste" is the next subject, so beautifully carved in the arch they will pass through.

Everywhere the guest look are symbols of the natural order and peace that pervades this sacred place.

" I have never seen such a beautiful place in all my life" a gentleman in his mid-fifties reported. Orchids roaming wild and abundantly.

A little smaller group this week allowed for a more personal tour for our visitors. (pan left-right)

Now this is hard to believe but - some of our guests had never seen a live cow before! Little Leli being the first.

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"When are we going to see a monk?" is a common question on Public Tour Day. During phase days, when we hold the tour, the monks are all at their work stations in the various offices, behind the tour area, in the gardens or in cloistered only areas but not in plain sight. When Bodhinatha is present and not traveling we invite them to the Mini Mela after the tour to meet Him for a book signing, which is met with great anticipation. When Bodhinatha is traveling - there are no guarantees unless they happen to see Sivanathaswami walk out of the sanctum on duty in Kadavul or they happen to spot a monk walking by out on the grounds. On occasion when He is not too committed to the Hinduism Today schedule or demands Sadasivanathaswami will come and sign books. These direct encounters are very special times for our guests after hearing so much about their dedicated lives.