Maruthu Pandian
February 21, 2009Maruthu Pandian has been working in the Ganapati this phase on various projects. He is also contributing an article for the next issue of Hinduism Today, in which he describes his experience of "Friendship Evangelism" by a fellow Christian student in Malaysia who tried to convert him. It's quite a...
Pilgrims
February 21, 2009Mohan and Shanthi Thiagarajah arrived from Edmonton, Canada for Mahasivaratri. Originally from Sri Lanka, they are Tamil speaking so they were very pleased to meet Yoginatha Swami who also speaks Tamil. Amit Arora (right) is also visiting for Mahasivaratri and is from Oahu, a neighboring Island. A special baby blessing...
Iraivan Temple
February 21, 2009Iraivan is looking very much like a completed temple. It shine in the morning sun. A picture of Iraivan's roof. The stones have disappeared below the concrete. One of the silpis sprays the concrete to keep it cool and wet so that it will cure slowly.
Annapurna Garden Ganesha Shrine Progress
February 21, 2009Yesterday's cement work saw the team move from Iraivan to other areas of the Aadheenam with extra cement to do a few other jobs. One of these was the footings that are going around the beautiful image of Pancha Ganapati that has been installed in the middle of our ve
Br. Shama and her selfless service
February 21, 2009We are blessed to have a vigilant Sivathondar, Shama Kumaran. She is retired from the working world and daily offers her depth of understanding of Gurudeva's teachings to our guests arriving from all parts of the globe. The beautiful turquoise "Andara Crystal" set in the flower bowl at the entrance...
Youth Retreat 2009 - Johor, Malaysia
February 21, 200926th January, 2009, 8.00am - The day was bright and plenty of sunshine.Youth Retreat kicked-off with registration of participants for youths between the ages of 6 and above. However,elders(parents)joined together with their children too.(Mrs Madhu and Devakumar mending at the registration booth).A total of 60 participants and 20 adults(youth at...
A Very Busy Sun Three at Kauai Aadheenam
February 20, 2009Today at Kauai Aadheenam it seems like all the planets moved into constellation "Dynamic Activity" all at once. On the roster was a dry day bringing the much-awaited cement pour of Iraivan's roof, a visit by Sadhaka Tejadevanatha's father and sister, more pilgrims arriving for Sivaratri, a bus load of...
Good News From Sri Lanka -- Batticaloa Annadanam
February 20, 2009While the war continues in Sri Lanka, in Batticaloa the Thirunavukkarasu Nayanar Gurukulam remains intact and continues it's service. We bring you today a slide show (click here or on the photo) where the orphans perform the time honored tradition of Annadanam: feeding of the poor.