Temple of Divine Mother
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
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
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 to perform sadhana. We used the opportunity to increase the length of our asana by performing Bhagavad Gita and Chandi together each morning, and then […]
Shree Maa and Swamiji have just blessed us with a new group sankalpa to chant the expanded Navarna Mantra for World Peace.
This sankalpa involves the chanting of malas of a simple mantra and contributing to the group total. … read more
Exciting News! Please tune in every morning and evening to join the sankalpa of the Devi Mandir Swamis, LIVE from India! “Our goal is to share our sadhana to empower families, ashrams, and spiritual organizations, to achieve spiritual elevation and financial independence.” ~ Swami Satyananda Saraswati The typical daily schedule is as follows: Swami Satyananda […]
How To Do Japa Mantra Japa is repeating a mantra over and over again to focus the mind on the deity of worship and the meaning of the mantra. This practice calms the mind and awakens the power, or shakti, of the mantra inside of us. For example, Om Namah Shivaya has numerous benefits for […]
Learn to Worship Shiva Listen to Shree Maa Sing to Lord Shiva:
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
Potato Chops are a fun and healthy savory snack that came right from Shree Maa’s kitchen.
This quick and easy recipe can be eaten as a snack or with a meal. They are so tasty that your kids will gobble them up like potato chips — but because they are stuffed with vegetables they are healthy too! …read more
Rahu is considered a malefic planet. He is extremely feared because he rules over the knowledge derived from the senses, the tanmatras, known as: sight, sound, smell, taste, and feeling. Having authority there, he creates insatiable desires and extreme emotions.
Worshiping Rahu lessens the delusion of materialism and puts us on the path of righteousness …read more
Your offerings will be used to support …read more
Shree Maa and Swamiji have just blessed us with a new group sankalpa on the occasion of Earth Day 2015. It is a prayer in gratitude and reverence of Mother Earth.
This sankalpa involves the chanting of malas of a simple mantra and contributing to the group total. … read more
Look! The New York City Ballet visited the Devi Mandir! No! No! Sorry, it must be the Rockettes!
Oh my goodness! Wait a minute — look closer — hmmmm…. on further review it is Shree Maa’s dancers! You know, the Napa Valley Nataraj Academy of Dance!
Wow, thay are good, and it was all captured on video …read more
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
(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.
