Taka Archives

Recent Visitors

Recent Visitors

Venkat and Harini family from California Alka Malur and family\/friends from Chicago Chandra Malladi family from Michigan } ];

New Peedams for Kadavul

New Peedams for Kadavul

When Nandi the Bull was installed at Kadavul Temple in 1985 there was a major story on Honolulu's KRON TV channel. They sent a film crew to Kauai and the famed Joe Moore opened the evening news (remember those days?) with the headline "16 Tons of Bull." You have to...

A Mighty Siddhidata Kulam Report

A Mighty Siddhidata Kulam Report

The most recent goings-on of the Siddhidata monks are in: A fantastic harvest of greenhouse hydroponic offerings: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, basil and two varieties of eggplant. My god! Natyam Dayanatha gets out the big hose and cleans Iraivan...although if you are up to speed on the Nandi Mandapam you...

A Final Art Submission

A Final Art Submission

The final submission for our upcoming yet-to-be-revealed publication. This is a painting done by Jaipur painter Kailash Raj. We've chosen this beautiful work as the publication's cover art When you seek a guru, Seek one who is holy and pure And then give him your all—Your body, life and wealth....

The Ideal Home

The Ideal Home

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami discussed the ideals for maintaining a harmonious home.

Ending Our Phase

Ending Our Phase

Aum Namah Sivaya! Today is the final day of the monks' current phase. Now they head into a half-moon retreat for the next two days where they'll enjoy more personal sadhanas, outings, and other personal projects that they don't work on throughout their week. We wish you a wonderful two...

Tour Day

Tour Day

Our monastery tour days continue to bring many smiling faces into our midsts. Here are the last two tour groups posed in front of Dakshinamurti, having explored the rare sight of an all-granite temple being carved, just moments before. "Just as the rays of light share and diffuse the radiance...

HAMSA: Our Newest In-Browser App

HAMSA: Our Newest In-Browser App

Welcome to HAMSA, or Himalayan Academy Museum of Spiritual Art. This in-browser application is our newest way to express and share all of Kauai Aadheenam's art with you. Click the link below to check it out, or find the portal via our website's main menu: Look and Listen--> Art and...

Scroll to Top