Taka Archives

Silpi Outing

Silpi Outing

During the retreat, Yoginathaswami and Sadhaka Tejadevanatha took the silpis on an outing. They like going to the hotels which have interesting sights. Here at the Kauai Beach Resort they check out a Hawaii style one man boat made out of Koa. Beach is always a requirement for the silpis....

Kadaitswami's Samadhi Temple in Jaffna

Kadaitswami's Samadhi Temple in Jaffna

Day Seven of the Innersearch included a visit to Kadaitswami's Samadhi Temple in Jaffna. Kadaitswami abdicated judgeship and walked out of a courtroom, never to return and never practice law again when he could bear the karma to commute a death sentence. This powerful Siddhar gave fiery marketplace talks enlivening...

Gurudeva App 1.2 - Released At Last!

Gurudeva App 1.2 - Released At Last!

Yesterday was Chitra Puja to Gurudeva. On that day Apple approved our new submission. We have an update to the Gurudeva App which now works with IOS 12+. Update the App on your phone, or download it at: Google Play (Android)     |      Apple App Store (iOS) } ]; height: 700, width:...

Gurudeva March Chitra Puja

Gurudeva March Chitra Puja

Yesterday was Gurudeva's Chitra Puja for the month. Instead of photos we offer this great drawing by Tsolt. Click for a hi-resolution version

Abhishekam at Kumbalavalai Temple and Dance performance at dinner

Abhishekam at Kumbalavalai Temple and Dance performance at dinner

Recently, Satguru Bodhinatha and all our Innersearch pilgrims traveled to a place familiar to him and Gurudeva. The Kumbalavalai Ganesha Temple in Alaveddy, is close to the home of Kandiah Chettiar family that adopted Gurudeva in 1948. This is where Gurudeva had his early introduction to the Saivite Tamil culture....

Satguru Bodhinatha and Innersearch Pilgrims visit Sivathondan Nilayam

Satguru Bodhinatha and Innersearch Pilgrims visit Sivathondan Nilayam

On Monday, March 18 evening, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami was accompanied by Innersearch pilgrims to visit Sivathondan Nilayam at 434, Kankesanthurai road in Jaffna. There is a very peaceful meditation hall on the upper level where a quiet meditation can be practiced. Pilgrims offer Natchintanai songs at the lower level shrine...

Day 6 Alaveddy Pasupathiswarar Temple Sivapuja and Planting Trees around Ashram

Day 6 Alaveddy Pasupathiswarar Temple Sivapuja and Planting Trees around Ashram

Recently, Satguru led the Innersearch pilgrims to the village of Alaveddy where Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami received his introduction to Hinduism and Jaffna Saivite culture. The Ashram's Pasupathiswarar Temple has Yogaswami and Gurudeva's photo above the shrine. After puja, the pilgrims planted 63 trees including Sandalwood and Teak to beautify the...

Scroll to Top