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Jai Ganesha!

We took a simple walk to the woodshop and spotted Sadhaka Shankaranatha working on a project there. Lately, Sadhaka has been working on upgrading the new fish tank recently installed in the Siddhidata Kulam office. This particular project focused on covering the visible gaps and adding a refined edge to the upper portion of the existing casing, giving the entire setup a cleaner and more polished appearance. Aum.

Jai Ganesha!

We are now working diligently to finalize the Hinduism Today July/August/September 2026 issue. Saravanathaswami will soon begin uploading all the articles to Quad, where they will be professionally formatted into the final magazine layout. At this stage, all the monks will carefully review the final copy of each article to ensure there are no errors and that everything reads clearly, accurately and in its best possible form.

Jai Ganesha!

We recently purchased a new vehicle, the Kandi EV Cowboy UTV. Previously, we used vehicles such as the Cushman utility vehicle and the Polaris Ranger, and this new addition has further improved our daily operations. We typically use these types of vehicles within the property to travel from one place to another. The Kandi EV Cowboy UTV is larger and wider than the other vehicles we have, making it more practical for carrying supplies. It features a rear cargo bed with a higher load capacity, allowing us to transport more materials efficiently. The vehicle can comfortably seat up to three people and a long-lasting battery suitable for extended use throughout the day. This has been an excellent addition for the monks here. Aum.

Jai Ganesha!

On April 14, we at the monastery joyfully celebrated the Tamil New Year. Our chef, Mani, prepared a wonderful meal for all the monks, making the day truly special and memorable. Sadhaka Shankaranatha performed the prayers for the food, adding a sacred and devotional touch to the celebration.

Jai Ganesha!

A few days ago, we visited our greenhouse, which is being managed by the Siddhidata Kulam’s mathavasi. During our visit, we were happy to see a fresh new batch of tomatoes and bell peppers growing beautifully.

While we were there, we also observed how Sadhaka Shankaranatha is attentively caring for the greenhouse, ensuring everything is nurtured with dedication and care.

Aum.

Jai Ganesha!

Recently, Sannyasin Yoginathaswami and Sannyasin Mayilnathaswami visited Portland, Oregon. Below are their words:

“Yesterday, we went to Kondapi’s place for breakfast, and then they took us to the Japanese Garden at Washington Park. Namrata and her husband, Jagadish, met us there. It was a beautiful place with many camellias, magnolias, and cherry blossoms in bloom, along with serene Zen gardens. There was also a rose garden right next to the Japanese Garden, but the roses had not started blooming yet.

After that, Jagadish took us to a holy arboretum trail with beautiful cedar, redwood, and spruce trees. It was about a one-hour trail with wonderful trees to see. Then we were taken to a Chinese garden in downtown Chinatown. It was a small place, but very beautiful and interesting, with much to see.

We then returned to Kondapi’s place for lunch. After that, we went back to the hotel to rest. In the evening, we had a short Ganesha puja, and Yoginathaswami gave a talk about Kauai Aadheenam, personal sadhanas, and karma. There were many wonderful questions. Afterward, we had dinner and returned to the hotel.”