Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Shree Maa’s Green Beans with Coconut

Shree Maa cooks vegetables in so many ways! This green bean recipe works very well for both large and small groups.

It is easy to prepare and the delicate combination of flavors pleases the palates of Mother’s many children. …read more
 

Navaratri with Shree Maa and Swamiji at the Devi Mandir

June 4 to 12, 2014 – 9 days at Devi Mandir, Napa, California. The much awaited day was finally here! A long awaited desire to be with Shree Maa at the Devi Mandir in Napa, California had been fulfilled. All three of us, Manoj, Vinayak and myself were overwhelmed with excitement and could not wait […]

Durga Puja for Beginners

This is the place to start if you want to understand the worship of the Divine Mother!

Dissolve into the bliss of Divine Union and open to Goddess Durga’s infinite grace, as Swamiji takes us through an ancient system of worship for Her, with complete instructions on what to do, when, and why. …read more
 

Gangotri

Wherever you visit along the banks of the Ganga, you can’t help but notice the reverence of the people as they offer flowers and lights in clay dishes every morning.

Obtaining darshan of the Ganges River sparks our deepest sentiments and spiritual bhava. Read below as our devotee, Kantananda, expresses deep sentiments and spiritual bhava as an offering to Goddess Ganga. …read more
 

The Wonder that is Shree Maa

This delightful article about our beloved Shree Maa was recently published in the Indian newspaper Deccan Herald.

It portrays a beautiful picture of Shree Maa and Her profound, yet simple, teachings about how to experience divinity in our lives.

Read about Her life of service and Her teachings on Karma and the responsibility of the Guru.
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Ganesha Puja for Beginners

Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. Lord Shiva granted Ganesha the boon that He will be the first to be worshiped in every puja. Without Wisdom, it is impossible to unlock the doors to the secret of Enlightenment.

Listen in as Swamiji shares the essence of this wonderful puja as well as addresses Ashtanga Yoga, the 36 principles of Tantra philosophy, and insightful stories about Lord Ganesha. …read more
 

Shiva Puja for Beginners

Shiva is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, and his five letter mantra makes His puja an excellent starting point for first time Sanskrit chanters.

By worshiping Lord Shiva, we cultivate freedom from attachments and freedom from bondage of objects and relationships. In this class, Swamiji guides us to …read more
 

Shree Maa’s Roasted Cashew Pakora Recipe

Shree Maa’s kitchen is often filled with aromas from a divine assortment of pakoras and sauces, and these roasted cashew pakoras with cream sauce are simply delectable.

Remember Divine Mother as you prepare this dish with peace in your mind and pure love in your heart!…read more
 

Astrology Chapter 2 – The Fruits of Studying Astrology Scriptures

The Astrology scriptures have such infinitely deep wisdom that, whoever has fully disciplined conscious awareness, can understand the deepest meanings of the heart. Such beings will continually experience infinite delights.

Those who have faith in the scriptures and who perform strict spiritual disciplines, can be privileged to have authority over this wisdom.…read more