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Chitra Puja

Chitra Puja

This morning we honored Gurudeva with a powerful puja, invoking his blessing and guidence. Jai Gurudeva! } ]; transitionSpeed:150});

Recent Pilgrims from Singapore

Recent Pilgrims from Singapore

Sisters Suselah and Sakuntalai Periasamy and about 14 relatives visited Hawaii on holiday from Singapore. It was first visit to Kauai for most of the relatives, and they thoroughly enjoyed the Kauai Aadheenam grounds } ]; transitionSpeed:150});

Visit by Vamadeva Shastri and Students

Visit by Vamadeva Shastri and Students

A wonderful visit by 16 special souls took place last phase, hosted by Yogi Jothinatha and Vel Alahan. The group toured Iraivan Temple and grounds and spent nearly an hour with Sadasivanathaswami in the Banyan Mandapam soaring through a dozen profound topics. All gathered at the Dvajasthamba. Vamadeva Shastri and...

Great Hindu Temples

Great Hindu Temples

This year the Silpi Paramparai, our traditional temple builders, received Hinduism Today's Hindu of the Year Award, so honored for the remarkable work they do and the impact of their creations on our faith. In this slideshow we recall centuries of work they have done, without acknowledgement, without their name...

Ayudha Puja at the Iraivan Temple Carving Site

Ayudha Puja at the Iraivan Temple Carving Site

November Ayudhya Puja at the Iraivan Temple Carving Site Ayudha Puja is an important event for all stone works. We have special prayers for the tools, machinery and vehicles. It is also a joyous day for all the silpis because they receive their dakshina (bonus) and a set of new...

Many Great Responses to the New Website

Many Great Responses to the New Website

Just back from my first visit to the New website and I am surfing on giant waves of joy and gratitude. So much thought and care and inspiration on each page, each word, each letter ... WOW!!! How blessed are we to be alive at this time in eternity when...

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