Wonderments…Wow!
What sets any temple apart, making it different from all others, bringing pilgrims from afar to admire, even worship, it? […]
Temples & Pilgrimage
Worshipful Ways
Hindus go to temples to be in the presence of God. The most devout attend daily, morning and night, while
Everywhere A New Temple
The call came late at night to Dr. A. Alagappan in South India from his friend, V. Shantaram, in New
Can Kauai Pilgrimage Bring Us Near God?
BY H. H. SRI SRI TIRUCHI MAHASWAMIGAL Ever since man appeared on earth, ever since he sought the welfare of
The Money: a Global Effort
The task of raising $16 million is at least as challenging as the Island Temple’s construction. Amazingly, an elite team
In the Lap of the Mother
By Nikki Lastreto Once again, Sri Mukambika–the “Silent Mother”–has called me back to her powerful temple in Kollur, a typical
Island Temple Greeted with Aloha Spirit
This tiny, remote land mass of barely 60,000 people is manifesting a living vision of unity in diversity. “We are
It Takes a Village
By Choodie Shivaram It was afternoon when I visited the Iraivan temple carving site–the silence was so perfect and divine.
Artistic Offerings
Some contributions to the Iraivan temple project are gifts of abundant, natural talent. Artists Sri Indra Sharma, D.J. Khamis and
Charting the Progress
PHASE ONE, 1975: Gurudeva’s vision of Lord Siva births the temple. Project begins, raising $400,000 for purchase and clearing of