Coconut Husking Extravaganza and Recent Sunrise

After husking around 330 cocos for the Iraivan Pranapratishtha last month, the husking party took a break, but now we're back to husk another 250 or so for the final days of Mandala Puja from May 8--11.

Cocos were gathered from behind the Coco Palms Hotel (still in ruins 31 years after Hurricane Iniki due to endless politics surrounding redevelopment). Each was checked to make sure you can hear water swishing inside, which is a requirement for using in pujas.

The iron bar for piercing the husk

Husked coconut with tuft kept on top

Around 130 cocos husked so far

A pleasant sunrise several days ago

The outline of \"Sleeping Giant\" hill range is well illuminated on the right. See if you can make out the head and neck of Sleeping Giant.

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