Following Through on a Satguru’s Direction

Ravi Nadesan was captured by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's (Gurudeva's) teachings in the 1970s. Soon, he became a Hindu, changed his name, and began practicing sadhana daily, which he continues to this day. In the mid-80s, he and his wife asked Gurudeva how they might help manifest a temple in Concord, where they lived. The response was immediate and enthusiastic. Gurudeva gave the couple a Ganesha murti. He told them to launch the temple by commencing its worship, doing puja to Ganesha in their home. They installed the murti in their back yard right away and followed the instructions. Thus began what would become Concord's Shiva Murugan Temple. Ravi has been a board member of the temple since 1995 and today he is spearheading a project to transform it into a traditional agamic temple. Two days ago, he presented the latest architectural plans to Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami.

Ravi Nadesan presents plans for upgrading the Shiva Murugan Temple of Concord, California to Satguru for his blessing

Ravi chatting with Kaivalyanathaswami

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