Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Soy Bean Pakora

Excellent! Simple, Fast, Tasty!
This is another fun, easy, and healthy recipe from Shree Maa. It can accompany any meal, or even be a snack for the kids. Tasting much like french fries, they will never guess that it is a complete protein! …read more

Santa Maa

This is an adorable Christmas story brought to us from Neelima in Delhi.

So often we here from Shree Maa and Swamiji about the importance of giving. But in this story Shree Maa exemplifies the meaning of receiving with gratitude. Enjoy!…read more

Other Adventures in Digboi

Though the main event in Digboi was our visit to Shree Maa’s school, we still had quite a few more things to do! In the evening, after the program at […]

Bengali Siddha Kunjika Stotram Class

In response to a request from devotees, Shree Maa asked Swamiji to translate the Siddha Kunjika Stotram into Bengali. Siddha Kunjika Stotram is the Song which gives the Key to […]

Follow Guru Example

We have heard of famous Gurus performing Sadhana, spiritual discipline, for huge lengths of time. I remember reading of some Gurus saying that advanced spiritual aspirants could perform sadhana for […]

Trying Leads to Success

I’ve been waiting for the chance to do long asana sadhana with Swamiji for a while, so my excitement at the opportunity propelled me through most of the mental obstacles […]

Experiencing Stillness

I performed sadhana for nine days of Navaratri with Swamiji. The first day I sat with Swamiji, I made a deal with my body that we would only sit for […]

Going Beyond Pain in a Long Asana

Sitting in the asana for an extended period of time is a great joy that I have been privileged to receive on a couple of occasions. When I sit for […]

Deepen Your Worship – Download New App Upgrades

Enhance your sadhana and deepen your worship with the newest App Upgrades designed to take you to the next level.

Here is a quick summary of the extensive wisdom that Swamiji has shared, which is now available to download as an iPad App. Jai Maa!… read more

New Release! Ganesh Puja Advanced

To kick off Navaratri, Shree Maa, Swamiji, and the Devi Mandir pujaris will perform special worship to Lord Ganesh, the God who is always first in line for worship.

Join us on live webcam at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13th. Download the App now to chant along with us. … read more

Special Events and Traditions

This Navaratri we celebrated many special traditions that are unique to the Bengal region of India. This post is an attempt to not only share these special traditions, but also […]

Mahagauri Devi

(8) Mahagauri Devi ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः॥ Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah॥ Mother Durga’s eighth form is Mahagauri, the Goddess of the Great Radiant Light. On the Path to Perfect Attainment, […]

Kalaratri Devi

ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥ Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah॥ Inevitably on the spiritual path we become acutely aware of our egoistic tendencies. We witness the ideas of “me, mine, and I,” […]

Brahmacharini Devi

(2) Devī Brahmacāriṇī ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥ Om Devī Brahmacāriṇyai Namah॥ The second archetype of Durga Maa is Devī Brahmacāriṇī. We worship Her on the second day. The word “Brahma” […]