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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.

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.

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.

Festival Day 5
December 25, Orange

Nurturing Harmony among All Three Worlds

The family sadhana for the final day of Pancha Ganapati is to bring forth love and harmony within all three worlds. Because of sadhanas well performed during the first four days, the family is now more open and aware of Ganesa’s grace, and their love for Him is overflowing. On this day the entire family experiences an outpouring of affection and tranquility from the great God Himself. His blessings fill the home and the hearts of everyone within it, inspiring them anew for the coming year. This exchange of affection between all members of the family and the Lord is invoked and perpetuated through the day by performing five special pujas. These five pujas to Pancha Ganapati (see sidebar below) solicit help from His devas in the home and establish the patterns for improvement in family life. The overflowing love that is felt today will inspire generosity in the year to come, bringing abundance and good fortune in return. All gifts received during the day are placed unopened before Pancha Ganapati.