The Purpose of Life, Part Four
June 1, 2024Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Satguru Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "Basic principles for a good foundation in our lives...
More Photos from Jayendrapuriswami's Visit
May 29, 2024Aum Namah Shivaya During Swami's 2024 visit to the Aadheenam, he had the chance to meet with the monks and explore different areas and projects being worked on. During one morning, he toured Iraivan Temple with Yoginathaswami, followed by the visiting the Siddhidatta Kulam new shop, offices and the green...
Rajen Manick Reminisces Kauai Aadheenam Grounds, Part Two
May 28, 2024Here is the other half of miscellanous scenes that SSC sishya Rajen Manick captured during his taskforce period before returning home to Mauritius. He had a darshan meeting with Satguru just before departing to discuss personal life and mission matters in Mauritius. The rest of the photos are mostly from...
Ganapati Kulam Morning Meeting
May 27, 2024Om Namah Shivaya As we know, the monastery's monastics all serve in varied kulams during their hours of daily seva. Beginning at 8am on each day of their week, the Ganapati Kulam has a meeting to plan their day and discuss their many projects. This is the kulam that is...
Amazing Timing
May 26, 2024It could not have been planned in this day of uncertain shipping schedules. The remarkable bronze murti of Gurudeva left Colorado and flew to Colombo, Sri Lanka, arriving in time for Thondunatha to guide it through customs and drive 6-7 hours north to Jaffna just time time for the 75th...
The Purpose of Life, Part Three
May 25, 2024Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Satguru Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "Meditate on man being like a lotus flower. He...
Welcoming Sannyasin Mayilnathaswami!
May 22, 2024Today is the holy celebration of Vaikasi Visakam, honoring the birth of Lord Murugan. On this day the Saiva Siddhanta Yoga Order welcomed its newest swami in traditional ritual. Thus was born Sannyasin Mayilnathaswami! In the early morning, as the full moon set over Mount Waialeale, our newest swami, along...
Kauai Aadheenam 2024 Vaikasi Visakam Puja - Live Stream
May 22, 2024Join us at 3:00pm today, Kauai time, for Kauai Aadheenam’s 2024 observance of Vaikasi Visakam, honoring Lord Murugan, God of Kundalini Yoga. This year's puja is conducted by Sri Arul Nandi Sivam, Chief Priest of Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple at Kailas Ashram. Sri Arul Nandi Sivam is visiting the Aadheenam with...