Temples & Pilgrimage

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

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

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