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It is a quiet day at the Aadheenam so we bring you a few lovely photos from Iraivan…
The Siddhidata Kulam gave a thorough report of their activities this past phase. New plumbing for the pool and publications building, upgrades to the nursery at the garden, clearing of falling tree branches.
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A duck has moved into Rishi Valley. We call him Sambandar. A new addition to the monastery. He arrived about 3 weeks ago and is residing in the ponds on our Path of the Tamil Saivite Saints. Where did he come from? Well, we should not inquire into the origins of a wondering mendicant. Where is he going? “Who knows” as Yogaswami would say. But you are welcome to stay Sambandar!
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Speaking of creatures ….part of today’s Siddhidata Kulam report was:
The Infamous Story of the Donkey!
Yes, someone drove in the back way and told us “You know there is a donkey tied up at your gate.”
We thought to ourselves, without saying anything aloud, a sweet smile on our faces….
[“Ah ha!… the old “donkey at your gate” trick… everyone knows that trick……we aren’t going to fall for it…” ]
“Really, believe me.. there is a donkey at your gate!”
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Sadhaka Tejadeva sent these photos from his cell phone, after verifying there was indeed a donkey at our back gate. Actually, on closer inspection it was not a donkey… it was a mule! Eventually the owners were notified and retrieved him.
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The lattice “window” of the East Chinna Gopuram of Iraivan…
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If you take that bucket of water at the top and pour it in the trough…
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The water will come rushing out the mouth of the crocodile…These stones will eventually go on the roof to handle the water flow during down pours.
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Chains, carved from a single stone.
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One of the silpis at work on the top of the West Chinna Gopuram..
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The silent face of Dakshinamurthy
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