Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

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 […]

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

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, […]

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

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” […]

Draft Travelogues

Travelogue 1: Travel to Delhi Last Wednesday morning, Shree Maa and Swamiji awoke from their sleep prior to sunrise, performed their morning ablutions, said their morning prayers, and headed to […]

Map to the Temple in Yuba City

Shree Maa’s temple in Yuba City is located at 515 Garden Highway, Yuba City, CA. Please enter through the gates on Bell Avenue. You can also watch us on webcam.

New Release: Spiritual Business

Available Now! This book begins with riveting, never-been-told before stories from Swamji’s early days as a wandering sadhu in the Himalayas. Swamiji shares how these experiences impacted his spiritual and business life. Then, timeless financial principals are shared in an entertaining and practical way.

Spiritual Business is a resource that you will want to refer to again and again, at any stage of life!…read more

Shree Maa’s Yoga

New and Improved! Updated with Video and Pictures!

Experience soothing peacefulness and a divine vibration by practicing Shree Maa’s Yoga Sequence.

Pull out your yoga mat and follow along! Included is a new video of the asana sequence, easy to follow pictures, and detailed explanations of the Pranayama Sequence.

Jai Maa! …read more

Kedarnath Mandir and Bhagavandas

The next temple we visited in Uttarkashi was Kedarnath Mandir (not to be confused with the Jyotir Lingam by the same name, though there is a good reason for the […]

Giving Thanks to Swamiji on Father’s Day, 2015

On Father’s Day, devotees gathered in excitement for Swamiji to arrive at the Devi Mandir, but we knew he would not arrive until the end of our Chandi Path recitation, which would be close to 12 noon.

Even Shree Maa was in joyous anticipation, as She occasionally glanced over at Swamiji’s asana during the last few chapters … read more

I Asked God

At times this world can seem so filled with torment.

In Laurie Susan White’s personable take on what prayer sometimes is, and what it can ultimately be, we are reminded that the trials of the world are not necessarily to be avoided, that material possessions are not the answer to those trials, and that learning to Love with God’s grace will take us further on our path to finding light in all things!…read more

Uttarkashi and Gangotri

From Haridwar, we traveled to Uttarkashi, where we would make our base camp. Uttarkashi, located in the Himalayas, is further north than Haridwar and Rishikesh. It is a wonderful place […]