It was another great day at the Aadheenam with a big step forward at Iraivan.

Meanwhile from Malaysia we have this incredible slide show sent by Sivaram and Devika Easwaran. They write:

Aum Sivaya
Vanakkam, dear Bodhinatha, Paramacharyas and Swamis
Humble prostrations to Maha Vighna Vinayaka and our beloved Gurudeva.
Attached herewith are the selected few pictures taken during Devika’s “Vallae Kappu Vila” – traditional Indian Baby Shower Ceremony done in the 7th or 9th month of first pregnancy, with brief caption for your viewing and TAKA to share with the rest to know about the traditional Indian Valle Kappu Ceremony. (Click here for the slideshow)

Indeed! Gurudeva would be proud to see you upholding and these marvelous traditions. What a fortunate new young mother!

At Iraivan it was another great day with seven beams hoisted aloft and 3 more put up from the ground to the foundation. Our wonderful crane owner and operator Larry Conklin was on hand as usual. We will let the pictures tell the story of the lift, including some quick fitting adjustments to the end of one beam by the silpis.

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