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
Rebuilding Sabarimala
By VRINDAVANAM S. GOPALAKRISHNAN Millions of Hindus come to worship Lord Ayappan at His temple in Sabarimala in a remote
No Cameras Allowed
Attending South India’s majestic Hindu temples, such as Madurai’s Meenakshi citadel, evokes profound reverence and joy. As bhakti-filled devotees bathe
Blessed Blisters
By RAJIV MALIK, NEW DELHI In Delhi I am used to a very comfortable lifestyle,” said Delhi businessman Navin Yadav,