Climbing to Siva's Feet
December 26, 2022The entrance stairway is just a couple of weeks away from completion. It has taken several months of concrete, rock and tile work, not to mention the installation of the massive elephants. One day, this will be the way most pilgrims approach Iraivan Temple. The most recent work is to...
Happiest Pancha Ganapati, One and All
December 25, 2022Two sunsets from today, one at the monastery and another at the ocean. A Wailua Mission member sent a sweet note to all the monks on this fifth and final day of Pancha Ganapati, added to all the kind wishes that arrived from around the world.... Happy Pancha Ganapathi Dear...
Happy Pancha Ganapati – Day Five
December 25, 2022December 25, Orange Nurturing Harmony among All Three WorldsThe family sadhana for the final day of Pancha Ganapati is to bring forth love and harmony within all three worlds. Because of sadhanas well performed during the first four days, the family is now more open and aware of Ganesa’s grace,...
Happy Pancha Ganapati – Day Four
December 24, 2022December 24, Green Nurturing Harmony through Cultural ArtsThe sadhana of day four is to draw forth the vibration of joy and harmony that comes from music, art, drama and the dance. Family, relatives and friends gather for satsanga to share and enjoy their artistic gifts. Children dance and sing. Poems...
Happy Pancha Ganapati – Day Three
December 23, 2022December 23, Red Nurturing Harmony Among Associates and the PublicThe family sadhana for the third day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among business associates, the casual merchant and the public at large. This is the day for presenting gifts to merchants and customers and honoring employers...
Happy Pancha Ganapati – Day Two
December 22, 2022December 22, Blue Nurturing Harmony Among Friends & NeighborsThe family sadhana for the second day of Pancha Ganapati is to create a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close friends and present them with heartfelt gifts. Members of the family offer apologies and clear up any misunderstandings...
Earthwork Preparing for Another Concrete Foundation
December 21, 2022We had a nice rainbow over Iraivan Temple the other day as a storm was leaving. That's the first photo. Subsequent photos show final earthwork being done by Pradip in preparation for the second concrete foundation pour of the new Siddhidata Kulam workspace. The project was delayed for some days...
Happy Pancha Ganapati - Day One
December 21, 2022December 21, Yellow Nurturing Harmony Among Family Members Learn all about Lord Ganesha's Holiday celebration here: panchaganapati.com/ Please also enjoy this introductory video from fellow Ganesha Bhaktars at the Shree Ghanapathy Temple in London: An Alternative to Christmas for Hindu Children: Pancha Ganapati Festival (21st-25th December) Day 1 - Pancha...