Temple of Divine Mother
On the night before Diwali, we prayed to Kali Maa to remove our darkness and negativeness. There was an incredible energy present on this auspicious evening, as Swamiji led the group in a homa while chanting the Kali Sahasranam.
Enjoy the video of the Kali Homa, which touched the hearts and lives of all present! …read more
Our stay in Rishikesh was drawing to a close. Devotees from all over India were calling from their hearts for Shree Maa and Swamiji to come see them, and we knew it was time to move forward on our journey. First though, prior to departing, Swami Ramkripaluji made one small request of Shree Maa and […]
Learn how a Devi Mandir Family Member, Mahananda, became a successful business man through the application of four key concepts that Swamiji teaches: Make a Sankalpa and Set Goals, Treat People with Dignity and Respect, Not Applying Pressure, and Be Content with Small Gains.
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As we walk down this path, we will inevitably find many trials along our way. One of the simplest practices to help us on our way is reciting the name of God, of the Divine Mother!
This wonderful poem brings us to a beautiful contemplation of calling out for Mother, repeating Her name, and the ultimate surrendering to Her will that follows.…read more
Have you visited the Devi Mandir and spent time in the presence of Shree Maa and Swamiji? Perhaps you came for a Saturday evening kirtan session and melted upon hearing Shree Maa sing; or you came by on a Sunday morning and felt energized by Swamiji leading a Chandi Path! Maybe you visited on a […]
Diwali is a time to celebrate the sharing of our light with others. In our tradition, and in many parts of India, prior to celebrating Diwali we first worship Mother Kali, The Remover of Darkness. Kali Maa is the great mother who takes away our negativity so that the light can shine. This is one […]
Shree Maa has just blessed us with a new group sankalpa to continue our efforts in praying for world peace.
This sankalpa involves chanting the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, which will help to clarify our goals in the new year. Starting November 11th and ending on December 31st, this sankalpa includes a group total of 10,008 recitations. …read more
This simple, tasty sautéed mushroom recipe is one of Swamiji’s favorites and it takes less than ten minutes to prepare!
Shree Maa serves this as a side dish in a meal with other vegetable dishes and daal. Enjoy with warm chapati or roti. …read more
Tap….Tap….Tap…. was the sound of Swamiji’s walking stick as we sauntered down the cemented sidewalk that runs adjacent to the Ganges River. It was nice to breathe in the fresh air, which gently rolled off the river as if it were blessing us with its darshan. I felt doubly blessed this beautiful morning to also […]
There are a few temples in the area of Rishikesh that are especially loved by Shree Maa and Swamiji. They almost always visit them whenever they come to Rishikesh, and even when they don’t, they send other devotees to these temples on their behalf with their blessings. The favorite temples in the Rishikesh area are […]
If you have ever had the occasion to listen to the joyous bantering between Swami Satyananda and Swami Ramkripaluji, I am sure you will find our arrival at Swamiji Ramkripaluji’s ashram quite amusing. As we arrive, par for the course, the joyous teasing ensued: So began our delightful stay in Swami Ramkripaluji’s ashram on the […]
The Navagraha Deepam (lamp) is lit in the puja room of our house to inspire positive vibrations. It brings prosperity, good health, peace of mind, and courage.
In this lamp, Lord Surya (Sanskrit: सुर्य, surya), the Sun, occupies the center place, and is surrounded by the other Grahas (plantets). Lord Surya is the source of life in our Solar System and represents the Light of Wisdom who dispels our darkness. …read more
There are several other notable temples in the city of Katra and the larger region of Jammu-Kashmir that we simply were not able to visit due to time constraints. But Shree Maa and Swamiji cleverly narrowed down the temple selection to a few quiet temples in which they thought we would be able to worship […]
This wonderful poem, written by Sadhana Shakti, a devotee of Shree Maa and Swamiji, touches on an important and universal subject, that we are all Divine!
Written as if the Divine Mother was speaking to each of us directly, this piece is a wonderful reminder that we all harbor the great light inside! …read more
We experience the effects of the planets in all of our actions. Sometimes, the effects of the planets do not favor the desired outcome. Mitigate planetary influences and change the course of your destiny through practicing these three steps. …read more
