Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Mahishasura Mardini Now Translated in English

The Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is sung daily by the pujaris at the Devi Mandir. This special stotram tells the story of the Chandi Path, but in fewer verses. It is understood that chanting this stotram can burn all darkness and elevate us to the peak of purity. This is an English translation of this powerful stotram.…read more

The Inner Meaning of Gayatri: Divine Attitude for a Divine Life

What if the next time we felt anger, or jealousy, or despair, we reached into our hearts and called out for love and wisdom? The Gayatri Mantra, considered the root mantra of Sanatana Dharma, is a heartfelt prayer for wisdom that encompasses the shift from selfishness and egotism to selflessness and giving. Gayatri represents an attitude toward life … read more

In Praise of Divine Mother on Mother’s Day – 2015

The Devi Mandir was packed with people on Sunday, May 10th to honor our beautiful Mother Shree Maa on Mother’s Day.

It was a day to demonstrate our love for Her. It was a time to say thank you for the special attention She gives to each of us. It was a time to honor Her as the Universal Mother through puja, and …read more

Sweet Reflections on Chaitra Navaratri

The scenery at the Mandir was perfectly staged for worship — the majestic rolling mountains, the earth coming alive with fresh green grass and spring flowers, the playful deer competing for food, the delightful peacocks always cawing – Maa! Maa! Maa! — indeed, everything reminded me of God.

Alongside of Shree Maa and Swamiji, …read more

Ganesh

(Sanskrit: गणेश, gaṇeśa)

Lord Ganesha is the deity for all new beginnings. He is the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom, the Lord of the Multitudes, and the Protector at the Door. Without wisdom it will be impossible for any seeker to open the doors to the secrets of enlightenment — Ganesha grants that wisdom.
 

Ganesha Mantras

Ganesh Mantra removes each and every enemy of the devotee’s life and he/she gets focus and clarity. Chanting of his mantras also removes fears and phobia. Chanting Ganesh Mantra not only gives rewards for one’s […]

Ganesha Mantra

This Podcast is Shree Maa, Swami and a group Devotees singing mantras for Ganesha. Ganesha is the Remover of All Obstacles, the Lord of Wisdom, and the Lord of the Multitudes.

Ganesh Puja Advanced

This is a step-by-step guide to the worship of Lord Ganesh. In this comprehensive puja instruction, Swamiji reveals the secrets of puja to Lord Ganesha, the God of Wisdom, in four simple steps: invitation, invocation, offering and union. “Without Wisdom it is impossible for any seeker to unlock the doors to the secrets of enlightenment. Ganesha grants that boon.” ~ Swamiji

The Ganesh Puja Advanced is an expansion of Swamiji’s original Beginner Ganesh Puja, adding many new stotrams, like Ganeshashtakam and Ganesh Sahasranam. It is recommended for all devotees of Ganesh.

Pancharatna Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is considered the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. In Vaishnava tradition there are five jewels which surround the Bhagavad Gita: Gita Mahatmyam, Vishnusahasranam, Bhishmastavaraja, Anusmriti, and Gajendra Moksha. These five ornaments enhance the beauty of the Gita, and and create a sadhana which is a stepping stone to the Chandi Samputs.

Durga Puja Advanced

The Durga Puja Advanced App is an invaluable reference tool to learn the worship of Goddess Durga. The Advanced Puja is significantly more sophisticated than the original Durga Puja Beginner, adding several viddhis and stotrams, including the Durga Sahasranam. This App guides the spiritual seeker toward union with Durga, the Goddess who takes away confusion, replacing it with stillness and clarity. The Durga Puja Advanced App is recommended for all devotees of Durga, especially for those who wish to keep the Navaratri Vrats.

2015 Magh Navaratri: Get Divine Blessings!

It is time for Navaratri once again and the Devi Mandir will be absorbed in Divine vibrations as devotees gather from all around to do sadhana.

Learn traditional sadhana, the importance of setting a sankalpa, and other spiritual disciplines in this comprehensive article! Also included is a wonderful video of Swamiji’s tips on how to please the Goddess! …read more