Girish Samugam Receives Samaya Diksha
May 8, 2012Homa begins, Siddhanathaswami is our pujari this phase. Girish seated while Bodhinatha goes within. Bodhinatha passes on the light of Saivism, the spark that begins a life of sadhana. Blessings Girish reads aloud the solemn vow to do japa daily. His booklet, with instructions is signed. Girish joins in offerings...
Twitter Updates for 2012-05-06
May 6, 2012Here it is, your mushroom of the day. http://t.co/rUMVL9YV # Powered by Twitter Tools
Sunder Family Meets Bodhinatha
May 4, 2012  Long time supporter, Dr. Shun Sunder has come on a two-day pilgrimage with his wife Thilaka and two sons, Anthan (on the right) and Lakshman (on the left) with daughter-in-law, Sarmela with their little daughter, Sahana. Three generations.... The family meets with Paramacharya Sadasivanathaswami
New Siddhidata Kulam Opens
May 4, 2012Arati to a large Nataraja that graces the Kulam space. Arati to a large Nataraja that graces the Kulam space. Bodhinatha sprinkles water in all four directions. All the monks enjoy a joyful moment together. Acharya Kumarnathaswami brings Vyagrapada to enjoy the moment Here is a good look at the...
Silpi Bronze Memorial
May 4, 2012This is Holly Young at her studio on Wednesday morning. This is a sketch of the final memorial, which will go near Iraivan. Holly is a genius, an amazingly gifted sculptor. With simple tools, she makes amazing works. This is her sketch of how Ganapati Sthapathi would bow before Gurudeva....
May 1st Public Tour
May 4, 2012Nasika and Lelia Subrahmanyam from Merced, California The magnificent carved chains in bubble wrap brings out the ahhs and oooh's.' From every walk of life and background they come to hear a little about Hinduism. Isani Alahan and Valli Alahan helping guests choose just the right books. } ]; height:...
Correction! My Mom's Name is Deepti
May 4, 2012Aloha. My name is Teji. I have pretty black markings. All of us cows are watching TAKA closely. You put a picture of my mom, Deepti, on TAKA Yesterday and said she was me.... Teji. But she's all white and her name is Deepti!
Twitter Updates for 2012-05-03
May 3, 2012http://t.co/bPoap70d Deepti, the new mother cow, escaped her pasture & took a pilgrimage to Iraivan Temple. Ah, rare plants. Yum! # http://t.co/CreLvO77 Cat on a hot tin steer skid today! That's Pandian, the Abyssinian. Check out that attitude. # Powered by Twitter Tools