Satguru in Mauritius: Temple in Pailles
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Click here for description and more photos of Satguru's visit to Sarveshwara Kovil
Temple Builder Sheela Venkatakrishnan
Satguru meets with long time temple builder Sheela Venkatakrishnan during his visit to Bengaluru on August 23, 2017
Satguru Begins a Journey Around the World!
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami recently left on a 'round-the-world journey. Satguru and Shanmuganathaswami will be traveling through Florida, Mauritius, Bengaluru and Colombo, making their way around the other side of the planet to Kauai again. Visit our "Meet Us When We Travel" page for more details:
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/visit/meet-us-when-we-travel
Aum Namah Sivaya
Meeting with the Hindu American Foundation staff in NYC
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While Satguru was in New York City, Mat McDermott and Sheetal Shah, staff of the Hindu American Foundation, seized the opportunity and met for lunch with Satguru.
Satguru visits the Ganesha Temple in New York
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Satguru hasn't visited the Ganesha Temple in Flushing, New York since 1982! Satguru was there in it's humble beginnings and is very happy to see this temple has grown so much and is thriving.
Satsang at Jayendran's home
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This was the second Satsang Satguru came to Chicago to attend. It was a beautiful and lovingly prepared evening.
Satsang at the Malhotra's home
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Satguru came to Chicago for two satsangs, the first was at the Malhotra's home. With flowers, beautiful decorations and a loving Pada Puja taking place, is was a sweet and special time for all.
A Belated Report: Travels in Boston
A few weeks ago Acharya Arumuganathaswami and Natyam Jayanatha had traveled to Boston, Massachusetts. The two had been there to attend the World History Association conference and to visit several local temples. At the conference, Acharya spoke on a panel which focused on the presentation of Hinduism and Indian history in modern academia, particularly in relation to what appears in student text books. A common theme at the conference was a trend in academia to give a narrative voice to people's and traditions that had previously been looked at through a Eurocentric or colonialist lens.
Following the conference our two traveling monks visited the Boston Sri Kalikambal Siva Temple. There are very few Hindu temples in the Boston area, but those that do exist are thriving. Just 6 months after opening its doors, this temple was bustling with educational and devotional activity. Acharya and the temple's head priest have known each other for over 20 years. Acharya gave a talk to the group and a short presentation about our work in Hindu education. It seemed as though nearly everyone there had some sort of prior association with Kauai Aadheenam, whether through visiting or reading our books or magazines. With so much prior knowledge and familiarity the group felt like instant family. It was a wonderful respite from the academic world just experienced. Our monks then made there way to the Lakshmi temple. There just happened to be a chariot parade for the Temple's Siva Nataraja and Shakti taking place. While this was a shorter visit, it was a powerful one, as the Temple's Lakshmi shrine was scintillating with light and energy. A good way to end the journey in Boston. The next day our travelers caught their flight back towards Kauai. Aum Namah Sivaya
Satguru's USA Trip Part 2
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Satguru's final day at the Murugan Temple of North America
Satguru's USA Trip Part 1
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Today was day one of Satguru's multifaceted trip to the mainland.
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