Sadhu Paksha Begins

Yesterday, the monastics of Kauai Aadheenam began their seasonal two-week retreat known as Sadhu Paksha. During this time the monks break their usual morning routine to walk about the sacred gardens and meditate to the rising sun. Apart from the aadheenam being more restrictive toward guests, daytime activities remain much the same. At the end of these two weeks we will observe the ritau change and welcome the new season with a flag raising. Aum Namah Sivaya.

"Space is an ashram. It is best for one to live as nature prompts." Siva Yogaswami

The sunrise as seen from Iraivan Temple

The monks begin the day before dawn. Here the nearly full moon shines down as one walks the garden paths

The sun is about to rise on the way out to Iraivan Temple

The moon over the temple

While some monks walk to Iraivan, others make their way to Muruga Hill, or to the river or any other quiet place in nature

though hard to see, a monks meditates under the flagpole.

After their sadhana, the monks return to Kadavul Temple for an arati and blessing from Satguru

There are some beautiful sights along the way

This baby koi fish is constantly found swimming under the protection of this larger one

A fast-moving raincloud creates an early-morning rainbow.

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