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
Who is Siva?
God Siva is among the most mysterious, complex, compassionate and profound conceptions of the one Supreme Being to be found
On Different Shores
By Archana Dongre Dozens of temples have sprouted in US cities over the last 15 years. Trustees sought learned priests
Giving Demons and Deities Their Due
Perhaps nowhere on earth is Hinduism more energetic and culturally explicit than on the tiny island of Bali. It has
Outstanding Offerings
One balmy evening in Ubud, Bali visitor Rima Xoyamaygya looked out her hotel window: “Streaming by me were 300 children
Angelic Beings Are a Living Reality
BY SATGURU SIVAYA SUBRAMUNIYASWAMI Devotion to God and the Gods of Hinduism is alive in Bali, as our fascinating feature