An Alternative to Happiness
December 26, 2016Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami reads from his recent Publisher's Desk article in Hinduism Today Magazine, titled "An Alternative to Happiness." httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8dWKZuZ7Wg&t=1s
Pancha Ganapati Around the World
December 25, 2016It's the last day of our wonderful Hindu holiday and we have some shots to share from Kadavul temple in Hawaii, our friends in London and devotees in St. Lucia. December 25, orange: The family sadhana for the final day is to bring forth love and harmony within all three...
Gurudeva Padapuja
December 24, 2016Recently we celebrated our monthly chitra puja in honor of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, his monks and local members all gathered in Kadavul temple for an early morning padapuja to Gurudeva's granite paduka. Natyam Rajanatha and Natyam Jayanatha performed the abhishekam as other monks chanted Sri Rudram. Read...
Happy Pancha Ganapati - Day 4!!!
December 24, 2016December 24, green: The sadhana of day four is to draw forth the vibration of joy and harmony that comes from music, art, drama and the dance. Family, relatives and friends gather for satsang to share and enjoy their artistic gifts. Then all sit together before Ganesha, Patron of Arts and Guardian...
December 2016 News Video
December 23, 2016Our December 2016 news video covers events from November, 2016, including a visit from Sri Sri Jayendrapuri Mahaswamiji; our yearly Skanda Shasthi celebrations, along with a concurring vow taken by a new Supplicant of the monastery; the final edition to our Saiva Satgurus Path around the sacred garden of Kauai's...
Happy Pancha Ganapati - Day Three!!!
December 23, 2016December 23, red: The sadhana for the third day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among business associates, the casual merchant and the public at large. This is the day for presenting gifts to fellow workers and customers and to honor employers and employees with gifts and appreciation. The...
New App in Progress
December 23, 2016Thanks to our annual Digital Dharma drive donors, we are slowing making progress on a brave new initiative to create a "Mahaapp" for Lord Siva and all Siva's children worldwide. It will be called the SivaSiva in line with this ancient and famous mantra from our tradition. This a sneak...
Pancha Ganapati Day 2: Blue
December 22, 2016Day 2, December 22, Blue: Day two is devoted to creating a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close friends and presenting them with heartfelt gifts. The sadhana of the day is to offer apologies and clear up any misunderstandings that exist. Relatives and friends in far-off...