Twitter Updates for 2012-07-16
- A must-watch full-scale documentary "The Weight of the Nation" about the obesity crisis by HBO http://t.co/VhYSLhTs #
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Work on Rishi Valley
Pradeep working to expand the “Beaver Dam” at Rishi Valley.
Twitter Updates for 2012-07-15
- http://t.co/0ie3D7rA http://t.co/POe2rOAX
Excavator here to clear area for projects & repair storm-damaged roads. # - Come to a book signing with the swamis from Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Houston, TX, on August 21. http://t.co/pRsglfCY #
- Come to a book signing with the swamis from Kauai's Hindu Monastery in San Jose, CA, on August 17. http://t.co/zKXRxHki #
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Three Dimensional Printing from India
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The Ganapati Kulam gave their news today. The team is very focused on completely the October edition of Hinduism Today.
Meanwhile a high-end printer in North India would like us to hire them to do some special work and sent sample of truly amazing three dimensional printing. These prints are done with a reflective surface of many layers, each layer carries a slightly different image when view from a different angle. This give the appears of depth, as if you could put your finger into some space inside the print. If you move left or right Lord Ganesha eyes will follow you!
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Brahmachari Jaya Shivaraja is serving in the Ganapati Kulam and made the presentation at lunch. This Aum Mandala is particularly striking for it’s depth. You can put your hand up to it and it feels as if it is nearly holographic and about 4 inches deep.
Creative Fund Raising Sevak!
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Kartikeya Katir (22), of Sacramento, California, has made clay Ganeshas (four and six inches tall) for Ganesha Chuturthi (coming up on September 18) and is selling them by the dozen for children’s painting parties around the country. (In the USA only)
He donates the money to the Iraivan Temple construction project.
Perfect for the temple Bala Vihar or a pre-Ganesh Chaturthi painting party.
Endorsed (for two years running) by the children at the Midland, TX and San Diego, CA Hindu Temples!
See his website: http://GaneshaForVisarjana.com/
Would you like to sponsor some Ganeshas this year for yourself or for others?
They are eco-friendly.
See his website and then call Mrs. Sundari Katir at (530) 231-5646 or email sundarikatir@yahoo.com.
Deadline for orders is September 5th.
7th Annual Saivite Summer Camp in Chicago
The 7th Annual Saivite Summer Camp was held in Chicago on June 22 - 24th. Twenty five participants of all ages attended this three day camp which was conducted by Rishi Thondunathan. Events included puja, hatha yoga, group meditation, classes, games and field trips.
For the field trip, the group visited the Hindu Temple of Lemont, Chicago. Children paid their respects to Swami Vivekananda's statue near the temple. For recreation the children went for a hike and a hay ride.
Three of the participants who had attended the camp for the past six years are now in college. They came down for this year's camp and served as camp counselors. It was so wonderful to see the next generation of American Saivite Tamils coming up.
Giant Hibiscus in Siva's Garden
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Public Tour for July 13th, 2012
All those who come to Kauai Aadheenam for the public tour wait at the Puakenikeni Mandapam before the hosts come to open the gate at 9:00 am. Here they can read a beautiful pictorial history board that introduces them to our spiritual lineage, Gurudeva, Bodhinatha, the monks, Kadavul &s; Iraivan Temples, sacred temple gardens, publications, philisophical conclusions, frequently asked questions, Hindu Heritage Endowment, travel-study programs, free resources on Hinduism and much more!
Brahmachari Girish Chaitanya's Visit
Brahmachari Girish Chaitanya and other Chinmaya Misssion devotees had darshan with Bodhinatha before they left to return to the mainland after a week-long stay on kauai.
Hope to see you again soon Girirsh!
Darshan with Bodhinatha
A meeting with Sadasivanathaswami in the Ganapati Kulum
Taking a walk in our beautiful jungle gardens.
Brahmachari giving a lecture about an important part of Sri Rudram.
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At the feet of the silent teacher. Brahmachari Girishji, Bodhinatha and Senthilnathaswami have worked closely together with the Hindu Students Association, teaching at their retreats in Texas the past few years. The ongoing alliance is helping bring much-needed and much-desired knowledge about Hinduism to Hindu college students at participating universities in the Southwest region.
Joining in at the Ganapati Kulum's morning meeting, Girish had a chance to see how the kulum coordinates their work.
Little Lizard
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This little chameleon lizard says "Who Are You? Enna Yar!"
From Our Gurus' Teachings
Archives are now available through 2001. Light colored days have no posts. 1998-2001 coming later.
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