Walking San Marga
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Kulamata Isani and Brahmacharini Lilashaki Devi go for a mini-yatra on San Marga. Isani is trying her hand with a new camera.
Here we are at the entrance road, with what tour guides will tell visitors are the famous native Hawaiian Guinea Jungle Fowl (otherwise known as wild chickens)
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Paying homage to Lord Ganesha
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Muruga Hill
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Vel Muruga, Vel Muruga, Vel Murga, Vetri Vel Muruga
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Coming down from Muruga Hill we proceed towards the Third World section.
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This stream, part of the canal system flowing through the San Marga and Aadheenam lands. It comes from a nearby reservoir and flows into the Wailua River.
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Moss Lava rocks eventually to be placed around the base of Iraivan
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A sacred Konrai, sacred to Siva, in bloom
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Arriving at the outdoor sanctum where Gurudeva had his visions, we are met by Lord Ganesha.
Maha Ganapati, Jai!
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Svayambhu Lingam
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Om, Om Muruga
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Linga in the morning sun before puja
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In the still bliss of the darshan after puja
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Iraivan roof work
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Young Crocodiles ready to drain the water off the roof for 1000 years.
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Carvings of perfection on the back of the inner sanctum
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This reminds of the fairy lands or where hobits might dwell.
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We always feel so refreshed after our visit to San Marga.
Thank you Gurudeva, Bodhinatha and all the Matavasis for making a vision manifest.
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February 5th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Yes! Thank you for this sacred space on the web too.
It’s always so nice to go on TAKA everday!
Om Sivaya!