Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

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Shiva Mantras

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 […]

Shiva

Learn to Worship Shiva Listen to Shree Maa Sing to Lord Shiva:

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

Shree Maa’s Potato Chops!!

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
 

Astrology Ch 12: Mitigating Rahu’s Material Delusion

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

Mother’s Day 2017

In honor of all Shree Maa does for her children and the community, we are inviting you to make an offering of $108.00 dollars on Mother’s Day.

Your offerings will be used to support …read more

Mother Earth Sankalpa 2015 – COMPLETED

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
 

Mahishasura Mardini Presented by The Napa Valley Nataraj Academy of Dance

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

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 Stories

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