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The End of an Era

The End of an Era

The 22 year old stairs to the sun palace were taken down today. The Siddhidata Kulam spent the better part of the day getting rid of the rotted and dangerous one story staircase, a much needed improvement in the monastery. Stay tuned for what happens next... } ];

A New Peetham

A New Peetham

Kumarnathaswami recently switched out some old wooden bee boxes for this stunning Ganesha shrine, painted and gifted to the monks a few weeks ago by Priya Alahan. Slowly the monks of the Ganapati Kulam settle into their new (2014) space... } ];

How Do We Meditate, Part 2

How Do We Meditate, Part 2

Bodhinatha's Latest Upadeshas Path to Siva Commentaries How Do We Meditate, Part 2 "Adjust yourself to the realization that you are a divine being, a self-effulgent, radiant being of light." Jyoti is the Sanskrit word for inner light. To bestow on devotees terms that were more specific, Gurudeva developed the...

Satguru Travels the World in 18 Days

Satguru Travels the World in 18 Days

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Shanmuganathaswami have departed the small island of Kauai just this morning, and are headed off to Dubai, Mauritius, Switzerland and then back to the "very big island," what we call the mainland USA. Please visit our webpage for details and contact info.

Recent Visitors

Recent Visitors

Neelu Chawla and daughter Meena, from Indiana } ];

Pillar Installation at the Nandi Mandapam

Pillar Installation at the Nandi Mandapam

On this auspicious day of the summer solstice, we held a short blessing for the installation of first of 12 pillars which will stand in Iraivan Temple's Nandi Mandapam. In the late morning, Satguru and the monks gathered at the temple for the event. Satguru placed gems and the first...

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