Vel Muruga!!!
Happy Thai Pusam! On 31st January, the monastery will celebrate Lord Skanda with an abhishekam. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, the monastics, local members, and visiting devotees will gather in Kadavul Temple for the afternoon puja, performed by Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami. Lord Muruga will be bathed in sacred pranic substances such as milk, citrus, and honey, and will be lovingly adorned with flowers and garlands. Aum
Jai Ganesha!
A few months ago, the Siddhidata Kulam installed a fish tank in their new office. They are now planning to add a new feature by installing a casing around the tank to enhance its appearance. Sadhaka Shankaranatha is currently working on selecting the right wood for this project. This initial step involves cutting the wood, removing any rotten portions and beginning to craft it according to the size of the fish tank. Aum.
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Jai Ganesha!
We have recently planted new hibiscus trees around our property. Due to a lack of sufficient rainfall, the plants are not receiving enough natural water. Because of this, Sannyasin Saravanathaswami has been watering the trees regularly to ensure they remain healthy. These hibiscus flowers are mainly used to decorate Kadavul Temple’s Nataraja and the Crystal Lingam at Iraivan Temple. Aum
Jai Ganesha!
On January 13, we celebrated Pongal at our monastery with our Head Chef, Mani. He also prepared a delicious festive feast for the monks to enjoy throughout the day.
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Jai Gurudeva!
On Monday, the 5th of January 2026, Gurudeva’s ardent devotees celebrated his 99th Jayanthi at Alaveddy Sri Subramuniya Temple. Although Gurudeva is no longer with us physically, he continues to live on through his profound and timeless teachings.
If you live completely each second, you will experience many days inside each twenty-four hours.
Gurudeva
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Jai Ganesha!
A few months ago, we began the Path to Siva series on Instagram, and today we have officially brought it to a close. This series was created to share the timeless teachings of Path to Siva in a simple, accessible, and easy-to-understand way for everyone. Click the link above to experience the final chapter, and scroll through our Instagram feed to revisit the previous chapters. We would love to hear your reflections—feel free to share how this journey through the posts and slides resonated with you.
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