Ganesha's Greenhouse

The Siddhidata Kulam has completed the hydroponic tent, along with all of the small sheds surrounding the area, and installed the Annapurna Garden Ganesha in the new facility. Our vision is to one day leave the planting of the soil and grow completely in this new system--in the future. For now we must run tests, collect data and actually grow veggies to determine what our highest yield crops will be and what is most logical, practical and edible. Enjoy the slideshow detailing the installation puja and first seed planting.

Nayam Dayanatha prepares puja incense in the foreground, while in the background Yogi Adinatha works on other puja needs. In the middle, Yoginathaswami prepares the precious gems to go underneath the shrine.

All of the necessary gems and metals will go underneath this Ganesha

Little Arunesh from Ohio has helped the Siddhidata Kulam for the last week and has flowers ready for the puja. Arunesh has contributed all of his vim and vigor to the work while here and will be missed. Him and his father Sivaram leave later today.

The puja to Ganesha begins

Left to right: Sivaram, Yogi Adinatha, Natyam Dayanatha. Photographer at the moment is Nirvani Tejadevanatha.

The gems are placed first by Arunesh

Now this Ganapati must be cemented in place

Decorated and ready for the final offerings

Jai Ganesha! May you continue to look over the garden devas and assist in a prosperous harvest year-round.

\"Shaka, Brah\"

The inaugural seeds are planted. Lettuce.

Our lettuce, especially Romaine, from the store could cost anywhere from $75 to $100 per week...per week. This venture is going to save money, that is for sure.

There He is, placed in the auspicious side and with the best view. Lord Ganesha, can anyone else make me feel so sweet and loved? His vibration rings like the tinntinnabulation of the temple bells and his eyes embrace your whole being. \"Everything is going to be fine.\"

The facility is setup for several different kinds of hydroponic process and soon we will know which one works for our situation

We look forward to making this a fun place to visit for all our friends and close visitors. Aum Aum

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