Ardra Darshanam 2023
Aum Namah Sivaya
During the recent full moon, our monastics celebrated our annual Ardra Darshanam. The day began with a Siva Homa in Kadavul Temple. This auspicious occasion was a wonderful opportunity for long-time shishya Gaurav and Ripla—who currently are here from Chicago—to take their Vishesha diksha vows after many years of inner preparation and dutiful sadhana.
Following the Homa, the monks finished up some final preparations and then at 9am the puja began. It included our most elaborate abhishekam of the year, as Nataraja is bathed in 108 gallons of milk and many other items, including 108 coconuts which are bought before Him by a human-chain of mathavasis. Hundreds of visitors passed through the temple during the morning to receive darshan from Lord Nataraja. Aum.
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December 30th, 2023 at 6:33 pm
“AUM”!.
December 31st, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Chithambara Nadarajane Potri!
Congratulations to Gaurav and Ripla. All the best as you continue your sadhana under the guidance of Satguru Bodhinatha and all the Swamis.
December 31st, 2023 at 11:31 pm
Heartiest Congratulations Dear Ripla and Gaurav.
May Ganesha, Skanda, and MahaDev lead You deeper and deeper on the Iraivan Inner Path guided by Our Parampara,
GuruDev Bodinatha, and all The Monks.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:57 pm
Terrific pictures, Rajen Manick!