A few more photos of the Pancha Ganapati celebration at the Spiritual Park of Mauritius.

SHR catalyst Vandana Nathoo from Floreal stressing on the need for parents to give their children a well structured religious education.

A few quotes on Lord Ganapati by the students of Catalysts Kevina and Jessen Sooparamanien of Petite Retraite

Parents are listening attentively…

A song on Lord Ganapati…

SHR catalyst Ananda Mootoocurpen one of the coordinators of this event was very busy on that day.

One young lady from the south of the Maurimootoo class playing the role of Lord Muruga…

A scene of the Sivaloka with Lord Siva, Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga….

Our Lord Siva for this day…

This young lady from the SHR class of the Nathoo from Floreal plays the role of Saint Selmana Selvi stressing that Lord Siva is in everyone of us.

Another busy coordinator and SHR Catalyst, Nuckiren Pyneeandee happy that everything is going well on that day.

A game for parents present…. passing the hat around and who ever happens to have the hat had to answer a question on "Parenting With Love"… funny game very educational too for parents about how they are to deal with their youth….

Another group dance from the south…..

The boys blindfolded. In this game they had to collect water to fill containers which girls are holding…

Another item from the Munian SHR class at Providence.

A souvenir photo… activities have come to an end…

Another souvenir photo with all our SHR catalysts present on that day.

The day ended with a lunch and gifts distributed to everyone. Aum.

Some photos of river edge works in Mauritius.

Extending a solid base….

This is our last Ganesha Homa for 2010 at the Spiritual Park of Mauritius which was as usual attended by thousands of devotees from all parts of the island. This ceremony has become a serious reference for Ganesha worship in Mauritius.

This Sunday, bhajans are led by sishya Nanda Thungavelloo assisted by Ananda.

A pious group of ladies inside the Ganesha Mandapam.

Intense worship at the Sivalingam.

On this Sunday the devotees could not go down the river to collect water for Siva Abhishekam as works are in progress on the extension of the waterfront. A safety filter protected visitors.

Our dedicated team taking care of offerings at the small Ganapati shrine….

Devotees lined up to worship at the Dakshina murthi. Plans are in motion to cover this area with a beautiful concrete Pavilion soon.

Another team of ladies taking care of offerings at the main Ganesha Mandapam…

Youth sishyas, Sivarathna Manick(right) and his sister Jambalini on the Mandapam steps…

Two guests from Malaysia, Venilla originally from Mauritius and her daughter ….

Lord Pancha Mukha Ganapati always mystically overseeing all the activities going on at the Park….

The four Kulapatis officiating the ceremony…

This Sunday thousands of written prayers were sent into the sacred fire.

Kulapati Manon thanking the devotees for continuously supporting the many projects at the Spiritual Park, before going into one of Satguru Bodhinatha's Veylanswami's Talks.

Sishya Logadassen selling copies of Hinduism Today at the HA Booth.

This team is taking care of filling blessed fruits and sweets in small plastic bags to be later distributed to devotees at the end of the ceremony.

A view of the upper entry way to our Mauritius property. Freshly painted.

Our property in Mauritius continues to get more upgrades. Here is a beautiful protective wall surrounding the property.

In another positive Mauritius event, Sachidanan Dan Ghoorun, who has been coming regularly attending all Ganesha Homas for the past year, was so inspired that he started collecting decorative plants which he brought to the Spiritual Park today (November 20th). He is planning to help set up a nursery and continue collecting plants for the Spiritual Park.

Merci, Danyavad Sachidanan for your generous contribution!

The contractor finished most of the work on the new Minimela building in Mauritius.

One November 19th, Soondeeren Arnasalon was at Spiritual Park on Friday 19th to receive the keys to the new store.

A view from the front.

Entering from the back upper story onto the second floor.

Some exterior clean up of the construction site debris still has to be done.

The inside was finished to perfection. Kulapati Anba Dayananden Valayten is also on hand to inspect the new facility.

Here is an additional store room that has yet to be completed.

It is interesting to see the unfinished look and how this room will also be transformed soon.

to look like this one. Testing the lighting. Now we will begin bringing in all the book cases, display case, check out station and more.

Congratulations to everyone for this important upgrade and new addition to the property in Mauritius. The many 1000’s of visitors will now have a better venue for perusing and buying our books and religious supplies.

The Spiritual Park of Mauritius is the pilgrimage centre of the hundreds of Hindu families of Mauritius on the first Sunday of every month. Devotees show their love by always bringing flowers and garlands to adorn Lord Pancha Mukha Ganapati on this special occasion! Today Sunday November 7, we had many devotees at the Park as usual.

Every space in front of the Mandapam is filled up…

The Homa ceremony starts when the camphor flame of the first arati lights the homa pit. Kulapati Manon Mardemootoo the most senior Kulapati, officiates this ritual.

Four Kulapaties officiate the ceremony while all those present chant Lord Ganesha's mantra.

The talk of Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami today was from the latest Hinduism Today Pubisher's Desk: "We are Whom We Meet."

One devotee signing up at the Himalayan Academy Booth for the Master Course.

Volunteers help fill thousands of bags of sweets to be distributed to devotees when they leave after the ceremony. This activity is coordinated by Kulapati Mougam Pariatumbee and his dedicated team.

Our busy shrine where all devotees queue up to make their offerings …

Devotees seated outside under the tent listening to Bodhinatha's talk read by Kulapati.

On the front Mandapam steps…

Devotees now leaving the Park after the ceremony …

They are now at the gate. The ceremony is over and they all look forward to be back on Sunday December 5th for the last Ganesha Homa of year 2010.

Work continues at the edge of the river. Devotees are eager to make their offerings and get water to offer in the temple above.

The works proposed will aim at having a regular pattern and ensure a safe environment, with dedicated spots to collect water or make offerings

More image from the public homa on the 7th….

The Public at Lord Muruga Pavillon

Devotees queuing up to make offerings at the Small Pancha Mukha Ganapati secondary shrine as the main shrine is completely full.

Lord Pancha Muka Ganapathi has a new set of eyes filled with bright stones donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gopal of MEF