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October 23, 2013October 2013 HHE Newsletter via Hindu Heritage Endowment News tinyurl.com/lsjoyof
Working with Stone
October 23, 2013Most of you know that the silpis use a simple hammer and a special mild steel chisel to give the temple granite its soft, refined finish. They start with a rough chisel and move through 8 or 10 degrees of refinement, just like a woodworker takes rough sandpaper to begin,...
A Day with the PK
October 22, 2013Though two members of the Pillayar Kulam were recently traveling, work at the PK continues as normal. Responsible for the Monastery's and Church's financial considerations, as well as magazine subscriptions, advertising, shipping, cow care and so much more, the Kulam plays a very crucial role. Here Yogi Jothinatha works to...
Blooming Vines!
October 21, 2013This first photo is a hoya vine which was planted five years ago on a coconut tree next to the Kadavul Temple pool. Today it finally bloomed and greeted the tropical sun. The following photos are of a blooming Giant Dutchman's Pipe or Pelican Flower: Aristolochia gigantea is a robust,...
Last Night's Sunset
October 21, 2013Over the past week we've been seeing glorious sunsets like this one. Interestingly, many have held resemblance to volcanic activity, some recent sunsets even looked like red smoke, rising from Waialele's long-dormant center. } ]; transitionSpeed:150});
October 20th Homa
October 20, 2013This morning the monks began their new phase. The homa held at Kaduval temple is always an uplifting delight, and today was no different. Satguru Bodhinatha burned the prayers to the devas and afterwards gave a wonderful upadesha about the unfoldment, perfection and equality of all souls. An understanding which...
Early Morning Moon
October 20, 2013This morning we caught a beautiful view of the moon as it was setting over the mountain, the golden sun rising behind us. } ]; transitionSpeed:150});
Public Tour Day
October 20, 2013Recently it was the monastery's tour day. A group of a hundred tourists, pilgrims and sight seers got a chance to walk the Aadheenam's garden paths and see Iraivan temple. Deva Seyon gave a wonderful tour as he so often does. He explained the history of the monastery and answered...