"Namah Sivaya has such power, the mere intonation of these syllables reaps its own reward in salvaging the soul from bondages of the treacherous instinctive mind and the steel bands of a perfected externalized intellect. "

Gurudeva

Gurudeva, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Founder of Kauai's Hindu Monastery

Guru Purnima Celebrations Preparations

July 22, 2010

Today the monastery is focused on preparing for tomorrow’s Guru Purnima ceremonies. Decorating the chariot, and the pada puja site at San Marga.

It is a time of great joy and gratitude for the gift of a living spiritual preceptor and the heritage of an illustrious lineage reaching all the way back to God Siva Himself!

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July 22, 2010

All ready.

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The requisite banana trees, ma…

July 22, 2010

The requisite banana trees, mango leaves and toranams at the ceremonial entrance.

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The chariot prep team. http:/…

July 22, 2010

The chariot prep team.

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Bodhinatha’s seat, decorated w…

July 22, 2010

Bodhinatha’s seat, decorated with cloth and wrapped in thin, metallic, dark red tulle.

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Members, pilgrims and monks ar…

July 22, 2010

Members, pilgrims and monks are setting up for the Guru Purnima pada puja at the Svayambhu Lingam.

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