Sivalaya Deepam

Recently, the monastery held its evening celebration of Sivalaya Deepam, worshiping God Siva as a pillar of fire. Deepam lamps were placed throughout the temple and the nandi mandapam, creating a beautiful glow which lasted the night.

looking out from the inner sanctum

an arati before nandi

A row of lamps line nandi\

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Aum Namah Sivaya

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