Jeyendrapuriswami Visits the Aadheenam

The spiritual head of Kailasha Ashrama in Bengaluru arrived on the island yesterday for a three-day visit. He is traveling with two swamis, the head priest of the Rajarajeshvari Temple, and the manager of their Tiruvannamalai Ashrama. This visit is a significant confluence, as Kailasha Ashrama, initially led by Trichyswami Mahaswamigal and now under Jeyendrapuriswami, was instrumental in the creation of Iraivan Temple in Karnataka, contributing land, workers, assistance with bureaucratic processes, and more.
Their first afternoon involved a walk on the beach, which turned out to be more immersive than expected. Today, they were greeted at the entrance by the monks, chanting the Nakarmana Mantra, garlanding the visitors, and then parading to Kadavul Temple where Swami's feet were washed in traditional style. They paid respects to the Kadavul deities, worshipped at Gurudeva's shrine, and then proceeded to Iraivan Temple for the morning abhishekam.
Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold. Enjoy the slideshow.

The five from India pose on black lava rock at Kealia Beach.

Greeted at the airport yesterday by Deva Seyon and Rajkumar Manickam who flew in from Colorado just to help the monks host.

Swami is so happy. He last visited in 2016, so there were many changes to encounter.

He was inspired to get into the island surf, sitting in bliss as the waves rolled past him. His hands are in a special mudra for his guru.

Formal monastery greeting with garlands and exchange of simple gifts.

They enter....

but first, a prayer and sloks for Ganapati.

The young monks strew the path with tropical flowers.

Swami is so happy to be back. For the others, this is their first time on the island.

Swami prepares to step into the copper tray for the foot washing.

A low-res photo from years back, our swamis being greeted at the archway gate at Kailasha Ashrama.

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