Hinduism Today, 30 Years of Service
February 19, 2009Kauai Aadheenam became a secluded powerhouse where Gurudeva kept his monks together doing intense Raja yoga, worship of Lord Siva in the temple and teamed up on his mission work during the day. Out of this mix of Natha Kundalini meditation sadhana, daily chanting and worship of our beloved Siva...
Bodhinatha visits Adelaide Ganesha Hindu Temple
February 19, 2009We continue our story on Bodhinatha's trip to Australia today with his transit to Adelaide. Here he is arriving at Adelaide airport after a smooth flight from Sydney. He is met by the President of the Ganesha Hindu Temple in Adelaide, Siva Selvakulalingam (on the right of Bodhinatha), Dr...
Bodhinatha Has Returned From Australia
February 18, 2009Bodhinatha arrived home today with Sadhaka Haranandinatha. We will bring you episodes of his time in Australia through this phase. A stop at the Ganesha shrine at the beginning of Tiruneri. Arati in the temple. And welcome home to Sadhaka Haranandinatha!
Sun One Begins a New Phase
February 18, 2009Sannyasin Senthilnathaswami presided over the Sacred Homa Ceremony this morning, assisted by Sadhaka Tandavanatha. Afterwards, Paramacharya Palaniswami gave a delightful talk, beginning with stories from the biography of Milarepa, Tibet's Great Yogi, then offering parallels with Gurudeva's life. He then read passages from the unpublished book, with stories of...
Pilgrims Arriving for Maha Sivaratri
February 18, 2009With Mahasivaratri only days away, pilgrims are already beginning to arrive from other countries for this most powerful and spiritual festival honoring Parasivam, the formless aspect of God Siva. Puvaneswary Roberts arrived from the Netherlands on her fourth pilgrimage to the Aadheenam. Praful Patel and Jayshree Patel arrived from the...
Iraivan Temple fundraising dinner in Sydney
February 18, 2009We pick up our travel log of Bodhinatha's mission to Australia again today. On February 15th evening near Sydney, a Iraivan Temple fundraising dinner was organized by Mathini and Chandran Wigneswaran and others. Nearly 400 people attended the event. A kolam design at the entrance of the hall Students of...
Iraivan Hand Railing Progress
February 18, 2009Out at Iraivan the Silpis are working on the handrailing. They have completed parts of the floor, seen here in rose granite, and are now adding the railing that will surround the entire first prakaram. Dakshinamurthi looks on from the distance. The railing is quite elaborate. ...
Youth Day at Sydney Murugan Temple
February 18, 2009Entrance of Sydney Murugan Temple Bodhinatha is welcomed by youth into the Sydney Murugan Temple, where he will give a presentation on the occasion of Youth Day, an event designed to re-invigorate the Sydney Murugan Youth Circle. Youth performing bhajan inside the temple Youth give a carnatic vocal performance Bodhinatha...