Public Tour for July 13th, 2012

"You have arrived at Hindu Sanctuary in Paradise"

Immediately guests are introduced and invited to participate in the bedrock of spiritual life at Kauai Aadheenam - Sadhana.

Some call it "the most beautiful trash can in the world" where subconscious dross is released through the burning of confessions and problems called Vasna Daha Tantra.

Before entering through the gates of the monastery, guests meet the most popular Deity in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha. All are invited to ring His little bell.

After a brief personal introduction to the monks way of life and our Parampara we are off through the sacred temple gardens.

We "captured" Sadasivanathaswami for a brief moment and he graciously agreed to show our guests a rare bloom - an orchid plant that can reach in excess of 2,000 pounds!

Happy guests learning a little about the monks way of life and ready to go see Iraivan, a wonder of both the ancient and modern world. (pan left and right)

Home again, Bodhinatha is back in his chair signing books that speak of the Saiva way of life.

"The Guru Chronicles" is certainly among a precious few books on earth that tell of many candid and intimate encounters with spritual giants. Many secrets revealed!

The Mini Mela is dawning a new look. It is starting to feel like an outdoor Indian Bizarre, with items hanging everywhere, even though you are inside a fully solar powered building.

Hard to capture the joy of this little soul who found a book "just her size". She jumped around for joy so we had to wait for a "moment of stillness".

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All those who come to Kauai Aadheenam for the public tour wait at the Puakenikeni Mandapam before the hosts come to open the gate at 9:00 am. Here they can read a beautiful pictorial history board that introduces them to our spiritual lineage, Gurudeva, Bodhinatha, the monks, Kadavul &amps; Iraivan Temples, sacred temple gardens, publications, philisophical conclusions, frequently asked questions, Hindu Heritage Endowment, travel-study programs, free resources on Hinduism and much more!