[Bodhinatha pictured in Kuala Lumpur at a festive luncheon provided by a loyal supporter of Iraivan Temple…]

Bodhinatha has been quite active. Yesterday he went to a the monthly meeting of the fledgling Interfaith Roundtable of Kauai… (name still under discussion) which has met now 4 months in a row. Then today he joined the Kauai Action and Planning Alliance group for their monthly meeting. He follows in Gurudeva’s footsteps, keeping in touch with the local community and offering his wisdom when needed.

Today at the Aadheenam it’s very quiet. When the trade winds stop, there is a stillness everywhere. It was also Ardra Puja today and the magnificent milk and yogurt abhishekam of the six-foot tall Lord Nataraja was performed… a sight that is rare and amazing.

The Pillaiyar Kulam made their announcements today. They work in the world of accounting and distribution and promotion of the teachings. One of the projects has been an emailing program that works from our database to send out emails to people who have contacted us. Muruganathaswami reports that the web sales have gone up and there are lots and lots of orders for the educational pamphlets and booklets that Bodhinatha has been putting forward.

If you don’t know about these.. Go to our store to see the growing line of useful Hindu educational tools!

Paramacharya Palaniswami walking the path with guests…

Silpi helper Kumar… always bright, in a good mood, energetic, a real jewel!

Terry Parish works on landscaping for the Aadheenam.

From across the valley… our publications building… who would believe the amount of technology that is behind the doors of all the Aadheenam work places?

Iraivan, shines with radiance in the mid-morning sun .

In the distance, in the Orchid Mandapam, a young Hindu husband and wife couple, have gone off to sit in meditation after the puja in Kadavul. From this spot you can look out over the Wailua River Valley….

Palms planted years ago are showing their largesse. now. Some now have giant trunks over two feet in girth and reach up 30-40 feet…

Vinadhara under the ferns…