Avudaiyar Ramp Construction Continues
October 22, 2018Recently the Siddhidatta Kulam completed the construction of the heavily reinforced ramp that will support the Avudaiyar on its way into the inner sanctum of Iraivan Temple. The 10,141.26 pound Avudaiyar will be lifted onto this ramp and then guided on rollers into the temple. Yoginathaswami inspects the structure Swami...
A New Camera for the Aadheenam
October 21, 2018Jai Ganesha! Our monastic media team recently got an upgrade to their older Sony A7R, the monastery's main (non-iPhone) photo and video taking device. Just a few days ago we received a new Fuji X-T3 with a 18-55mm lens. This little camera is a joy to use and even with...
Ayudha Puja
October 20, 2018Recently we held the annual Ayudha Puja, blessing the many tools that make Iraivan temple possible. This puja is a part of Navaratri and while the monastery doesn't observe this festival, ayudha puja is considered an important event, with special prayers for all tools all machinery used by the silpis....
A Desert in the Tropics?
October 20, 2018Yes, we are building a desert on our lush island. It is to be called the Shadkonam Garden as the sign says and is shaped like a six-pointed star. Two days back a crew came to pump the concrete paths, and they brought a boon. Their leader, Jim Fain, told...
What Is the Hindu Way of Greeting?
October 19, 2018Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami reads from Lesson 56 of the Himalayan Academy publication “Path To Siva,” discussing the Hindu way of greeting.
October 2018 News Video
October 17, 2018Our October 2018 News Video covers events in September of 2018 including: recent progress on Iraivan temple; the cladding for Kadavul Temple's Nandi Peedam; activities of our task forcers; and some recent guests.
A Ramp to the Inner Sanctum
October 15, 2018Today we are excited to see the preparation of a heavy-duty ramp leading into Iraivan Temple's Inner Sanctum. This ramp will support the Spatika Lingam's Avudaiyar on its way within. The Avudaiyar weighs 4,600 kilogram or 10,141.26 pounds! So this Ramp has to be strong. The monks of the Siddhidatta...
What Are Our Saiva Forehead Marks?
October 15, 2018Bodhinatha's Latest Upadeshas Path to Siva Commentaries What Are Our Saiva Forehead Marks? The three stripes of vibhuti across the forehead signify trying to purify ourselves from the influence of anava, karma and maya. There are two ways we're attached to the world, that which gives us pleasure and pain....