Tour Day June 3rd
June 3, 2009The koi fish, thriving in the tropical setting, eagerly great our guests. A giant anthurium appears like a green deva in disguise near the Siva Vinadhara mound, greeting all guests. Today a researcher released a study that proves that plants are aware of themselves and can distinguish their own roots...
Sun 2
June 2, 2009Here is Bodhinatha at an ancient temple in Cambodia. after over 1000 years, it is still standing. We are planning the same for Iraivan! Take a look at the right side bar for a new talk and transcript by Bodhinatha.
Workers at Iraivan Temple
June 2, 2009The silpis continue to put the floor stones in place. Potriyan is pressure washing one of the Chinna Gopurams getting it ready for the gold leafing team. The crew from the The Gilder's Studio has arrived. Here they are setting up shade cloth to work under. Sadhaka Nilakantha is adjusting...
Sri Lanka Mission Observes Sivaratri
June 2, 2009It takes a while for photos to move from the war torn nation of Sri Lanka all the way to a scanner in USA and then to the Aadheenam. But it is inspiring to see that at Gurudeva's small mission in Jaffna, the holy rites and festivals are carried on...
Sun One Homa
June 1, 2009Sun One begins a highly auspicious phase at Kauai Aadheenam. Preparations are being made for the gold-leafing work on Iraivan's Gopurams. We have Chitra Puja this phase, followed by Vaikasi Vishakam which is the 60th anniversary of Gurudeva's initiation by Yogaswami. We also will be officially launching the new Hinduism...
Yogi Jivananandanatha's Training Under Bodhinatha
May 29, 2009Our cameraman went over to see what the Pilllaiyar Kulam was up to today. Yogi Jivanandanatha carries a major responsibility for Saiva Siddhanta Church, Himalayan Academy, Hinduism Today and Hindu Heritage Endowment accounting. He has been in training under Bodhinatha for nearly six years. Here we see the training continues...
End of Phase
May 29, 2009END OF PHASE Today is the last day of our phase. This edition of TAKA will remain posted over our coming two-day retreat, until Dasami Tithi, Sun One, Monday, June 1st.
Minimela Progress - Our New Green Building
May 29, 2009Shanmuganathswami, the Talaivar of the Pillaiyar Kulam has turned into the job superviser for the new Information Center we call Minimela. Here is the main room in the first floor, he is checking on some light fixtures that have been installed. He is dedicated to a goal of making this...