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Bodhinatha Departs for Mainland Mission

Bodhinatha Departs for Mainland Mission

Bodhinatha, Sannyasin Shanmuganathswami and Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami depart today for California for a two week mission that will take them also to Pennsylvania, New York and Chicago There will be the annual Aloha luncheon event along with seminars and satsangs with devotees. Many events are open to the general Hindu public,...

Bronze Sculpture is Shipped

Bronze Sculpture is Shipped

We received notice today that the Silpi-at-the-Forge bronze is crated and on its way to Kauai. It's quite an amazing piece. Look at the first and second photos. The first is the pure metal work, and then, with nothing but the power of chemistry, the patineur was able to give...

May 8th Homa

May 8th Homa

This morning, the monks began their new phase after a two day retreat. It is a five day phase followed by a 3 day retreat. Today, Satguru Bodhinatha, Shanmuganathaswami and Siddhanathaswami left on a two week journey to the mainland for the Aloha Luncheon, and on Sun five we will...

Today at Kauai Aadheenam

Today at Kauai Aadheenam

"God is with you all the time. There is no work to be done. Move in conformity with changes within your environment. Be steadfast in truth. Natural forces are countless. Be you, your own self, while at the same time recognizing all these. That is wisdom. We do not do...

Giant Orchid in Bloom

Giant Orchid in Bloom

Walking along San Marga, one encounters many living creatures, not the least of which is this Grammatophyllum orchid, a baby that will grow to be a giant in the decades ahead. It has an interesting rooting habit, grabbing onto the tree's trunk and forming a nest of white, upward thrusting...

Wishing you a Blessed and Beautiful Ardra

Wishing you a Blessed and Beautiful Ardra

Today is Ardra Nakshatra, a time each month when Siva's effervescent energy can easily be felt by all who worship Him. In Kadavul temple, Nataraja receives a bountiful abhishekam. Accompanied by a host of ancient and powerful mantras, Lord Nataraja is bathed in water, milk, yogurt, honey, panchamritam, vibhuti, rose...

A New Calf is Born!

A New Calf is Born!

This morning at about 6AM a new bull calf was born to his mother, Salute (AKA Namaskar). His name is Kashi, the Bull. He is happy, healthy and strong. As the monastery's past ownership of bulls resulted in some dangerous experiences, we will be raising him until he is eating grass. At...

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