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Readying the Vinyl Flooring

Readying the Vinyl Flooring

Jai Ganesha! The long-awaited installation of the Media Studio's vinyl floor is finally becoming a reality, and yes, it is as outrageously colorful as planned. This giant painting, done by painter Suresh Muthukulam, is truly a sight to behold, against the building's unique wall paper and handmade ceiling. After a...

Invoking Gurudeva—June Chitra Puja

Invoking Gurudeva—June Chitra Puja

Today was the magical day of Chitra Puja which brings the presence of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami down-to-earth in a powerful way. We will let the words of Paramaguru Sivayogaswami speak about what happens to us here in Kadavul during these rites. \"He is the Sat-Guru, who is Self-luminous. He is...

Fort Worth Kumbhabhishekam

Fort Worth Kumbhabhishekam

Currently, Satguru Bodhinatha Veyanswami and Sannyasin Senthilnathaswami are traveling in Texas. The two are attending the kumbhabhishekam of the Fort Worth temple as special guests. During Fort Worth Temple's construction, the temple-building experience of Kauai Aadheenam was occasionally sought out to answer questions. This recent invitation was an expression of...

June 3rd Tour Day

June 3rd Tour Day

Visitors Tour Day As we head into summer, visitor traffic is picking up. School and university is out and whole families are on the move, many with Hawaii and Kauai Aadheenam in the travel plans June 3rd tour group at Iraivan temple. (scroll left and right) } ]; transitionSpeed:150});

Guruthondu Day at Iraivan Temple

Guruthondu Day at Iraivan Temple

Recently the monastery observed Guruthond Day. It is a unique day every three months, when the whole monastery joins together on a single project determined by Bodhinatha. This time the focus was on Iraivan Temple. The wooden railing which goes around the temple's foundation has been in need of replacement....

In Siva's Sacred Gardens Today

In Siva's Sacred Gardens Today

It's a rainy island day, but plants think of it not as an inconvenience but as Siva's life force coursing through their cells. A good day to appreciate the rain for its life-giving properties. Our all-spice tree in glorious bloom. Soft meets hard We just learned from a visiting orchid...

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