Uma Sivanathan Takes Arul Sishya Vows
May 5, 2009Looking for an auspicious day for laying foundations and taking vows, Tandu and Uma Sivanathan rise early this morning and head for Kadavul Siva Temple. After deep reflection, study and preparation Uma wants to move closer to God, Gods and Guru, by taking the Vows of Arulsishya. Offering fruits and...
Sun Two Ekadanta Kulam Report
May 4, 2009It is Sun 2 today. Saravananathaswami, the one-man Ekadanta Kulam gave a long report on his activies. He's working on communications with two young men interested in monastic life in Mauritius. He also processed the new Arul Sishya applications from students in Mauritius who are steadily moving toward full membership...
Guests
May 4, 2009A picture from guest who came a few days ago. Vasudeva and Kamala Paniker from Pennsylvania and family relatives K. Venugopal and his wife Madhavi from Chicago who are lifetime subscribers of Hinduism Today. The other young couple are newlyweds, Prasant and Donna Radhakrishnan from Oakland, CA visiting for the...
Saivite Children's Camp, Boca Raton, Florida
May 4, 2009On Saturday, May 2nd an all-day Saivite Children's Camp was held in Boca Raton, Florida for the community's children. Twelve children of all ages attended the camp which was conducted by Rishi Thondunathan. Children were instructed about the Nine Beliefs of Hinduism, A Hindu Primer, Ten Questions about Hinduism and...
New Phase Begins
May 3, 2009We began a new phase with a dynamic homa this morning. As we approach summer, the sun is high early in the morning. After months of wet weather this past week has been clear. Mount Waialeale in the distance. The grandeur of our volcanic ancestry gilded with gentle clouds glistening...
Progress in Mauritius
May 3, 2009Kulapati Manon Mardemootoo sends photos of progress on the steps to the river at our center in Mauritius. He writes: "The second wall on the right is almost done. "A larger step has also been added at the begining close to the river. A footpath will now be added from...
End of Phase
April 30, 2009It is the last day of our phase. The Ganapati Kulam recounted their work which has been nearly 100% focused on wrapped up the July-August-September issue of Hinduism Today. This issue includes a special feature on the Iraivan temple, which is on the cover. It is the first time in...
Darshan with Bodhinatha
April 29, 2009Today was the monthly Ardra abhishekam and a number of devotees attended the puja from different places. Afterwards a group met Bodhinatha. Mr and Mrs. Chellappa (far left in photo) are from England, originally from Sri Lanka. His brother is Chandran Wigneswaran of Sydney, whose family organized Bodhinatha's visit there...