Today the Pillaiyar Kulam shared news of their many activities. Of special note was the activity at the Mini-Mela web store. Our pamphlet collections presenting Hindu life and philosophy are very “hot” these days, as are vibhuti and kumkum we import from India.

Marketing is underway for the rather magnificent (dare we say so?) “What Is Hinduism?”book which will be available soon. And you can watch here and the Mini-Mela web site for some incredible one-of-a-kind sculptures that will be available soon.

Today we bring you the final installment slide show of the monks’ recent 6-week pilgrimage to India.

Several days ago, Santosh and Karuna Krinsky visited our monastery for the first time. We have known them for 15 years, since they began advertising in Hinduism Today. They are the founders of the famous and highly successful Lotus Press which publishes a great diversity of books on Eastern spirituality. Here, they are meeting with Shanmuganathaswami and Sadhaka Jothinatha, sharing some spiritual matters and, yes, “talking shop,” too, as book publishing and distribution is an area we fondly share together. We were impressed with the Krinsky’s depth of spirituality and vision and are looking to working with them more closely henceforth.

Below is another slide show of Iraivan carving work in Bangalore showing floor stones, the cobra stones, hanging stone chains and the Kodimaram flagpole.

Followed by a light-hearted movie, “The Beasts of Kauai Aadheenam”