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A Hike on the Napali Coast

Recently three of the monks and Tirtadeva went for a hike on the Northern coast of the Island. The trail takes you along the coastal cliffs, and stretches 11 miles before reaching Kalalau Valley, a place held sacred by the Hawaiians. The group of course didn't go the full 11...

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Grand Jayanti Celebrations for Bodhinatha in Mauritius

Saiva Siddhanta Church shishya all gathered to celebrate Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's 71st Jayanti. Click here to view the full story and photos } ]; transitionSpeed:150});

Celebrating Bodhinatha's Jayanti

Yesterday the monastery celebrated our beloved Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's 71st jayanti. Before retiring for a very tasty and healthy meal with the monks, Bodhinatha met with local church members who had prepared gifts for him. Some of the gifts included mangos, garlands, chocolates, two beautifully decorated cakes and a Kauai-made...

Happy Guru Jayanti!

"When the entire universe is looked on as pervaded by the Sivaguru, what mantra can fail to achieve its purpose for the shishya? When the Satguru is present, no tapas is necessary, neither by fasting nor observances, neither pilgrimage nor purificatory bath. What he speaks is as scripture. "Feel one...

Huffington Post shares amazing Navaratri photos

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Microcosms of Siva's Garden

When walking through the Aadheenam's gardens, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the fantastic views, and larger then live encounters, but in doing so, we sometimes miss the beauty that exists in the smallest of our experiences. Like the veins in our body, or the sun-lit ripples on water, natures...