In Our Garden
September 25, 2013Each year this spectacular orchid, located near the Swayambhu Lingam, gets more and more....well, bloomy (yes, it will be in the Fictionary by midday). It is of the giant family of Grammatophylum and is called G. scriptum, var. Citrinum, meaning lemon. One of Siva's miracles today. There are some 14...
Recent Guests
September 25, 2013Dr. Larry Payne (standing to Bodhinatha's right) visited yesterday accompanied by an Ayurvedic doctor, her husband, Dr. Sashi Velupillai and some friends. Larry is known for teaching hatha yoga routines specifically to alleviate back pain, and he used to bring a group of yoga students to visit us every year....
From LA
September 24, 2013A photo of Sadasivanathaswami and Senthilnathaswami with Maduri Shekar, Hinduism Today contributor/award-winning playwright. Wonderful discussions ensued about culture in India, films and more. } ]; transitionSpeed:150});
Bodhinatha Arrives Safely Back at Kauai Aadheenam
September 24, 2013Bodhinatha, Shanmuganathswami and Siddhanathaswami arrived home yesterday after their mission to the mainland. Pada Puja at Kadavul for the arriving Satguru Blessing of the Deities Welcome home! } ]; transitionSpeed:150});
August 2013 Ganesha Chaturthi Video
September 23, 2013httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsURmrPp72s This video covers the events of Kauai Aadheenam's August, 2013 Ganesha Chaturthi Abhishekam and visarjana. Ganesha Chaturthī is a joyous celebration of Ganesha’s birthday. While elaborate temple pūjās are held during this festival, worship is also given in the home shrine to a clay image of Ganesha that we...
Aloha Luncheon
September 22, 2013We had our Aloha Luncheon in Milpitas, California, yesterday, with almost 100 people attending. Mrunal, Padmaja and Pooja Patel each gave an excellent talk on how they came to know about Saiva Siddhanta Church, how it changed their lives and what inspires them. Mihir Meghani also gave a rousing talk...
From HMEC
September 21, 2013Our swamis had wonderful discussions with Muniji today in Toronto on the final evening of the 2013 HMEC conference. } ]; transitionSpeed:150});
Google Tech Talk
September 21, 2013A Report from Sadasivanathaswami in California: Senthilnathaswami and I drove to Mountain View on Wednesday to accept Rolf Schreiber's long-standing invitation to give a Google Tech Talk at their headquarters. Senthilnathaswami had prepared a delightful survey of the monastery's tech and sustainability initiatives, complete with historic photos. Twenty-two attended, including...