Serves 6 Ingredients Panch puran (5-spices) – 1/2 tsp. each of cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black Mustard seeds, nigella (kalonji) and fenugreek seeds. This mixture can be bought in ready-made package. If you are using ready-made package use 1 Tablespoon of 5-spices.) 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon […]
Monthly Kali Worship
We pray to Mother Kālī to take away our darkness and reveal truth, love and wisdom in our hearts and minds. The 14th day of each lunar fortnight and the New Moon day of each month are special days for worship of Mother Kālī. Every New Moon day, Shree Maa offers five types of fruit, […]
Kali Puja
The Kālī Pūjā Festival is a held every year on the new moon night in the month of Aśvin (October-November). For this occasion, Shree Maa decorates the temple with paintings of red-colored feet, representing Divine Mother Kālī’s entering our temple to be worshiped, and many special offerings such as Kitchari, labra, and saak are prepared. An […]
Navaratri
Four times a year, we celebrate “Navaratri,” or the nine night celebration of Divine Mother. These celebrations, also known as Durgā Pūjā, occur from the first to the ninth night in the bright fortnight of the Magh, Chaitra, Ashad and Ashwin months in the lunar calendar and correspond to our winter, spring, summer and fall seasons. […]
List of Special Offerings for Divine Mother
Taken from the Shrimad Devi Bhagavatam, this is a list of auspicious offerings to be made to the Goddess on each day of the lunar calendar. The offerings are organized by day of the week, month, and lunar fortnight.
The Sadhana of Relationships
Shree Maa and Swamiji are involved in the daily lives of their devotees and understand the melodrama of the relationships as we play it. They also also can see our dilemma from the perspective of someone completely outside our paradigm.
This is a question and answer session which explains their views about the male – female relationships and how we can make our relationships a spiritual practice. …read more
Rudrashtadhyayi: Episode 2. Chapter 2
This part of the English Rudrashtadhyayi podcast is the English translation of the Rudrashtadhyayai, also known as the Rudri. This class discusses the second chapter of the Rudrashtadhyayai. Chapter two in known as the Purusha Suktam.
Rudrashtadhyayi: Episode 1. Chapter 1
This part of the Rudrashtadhyayi podcast is the English translation of chapter one, which is the sankalpa chapter. This is where we make proclamations to worship Rudra with firm determination. This class is the English translation of the first chapter of the Rudrashtadhyayai, also known as the Rudri. Swami also speaks on the differences between […]
Sundar Kanda Series: Recitation in English
The Sundar Kanda is the Beautiful Chapter from the Ramayana. It describes how Pure Devotion in the form of a flying monkey (Hanuman) jumps over the ocean of worldliness to find the Pure Nature of Consciousness.
In this series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati reads the English translation of the Sundar Kanda. It is filled with delight!
Shiva Sankalpa Stotram: Recitation in Sanskrit and English
Śiva is Mahayogi, the Great Yogi, and the Śiva Saṃkalpa Stotram is the Song of the Determination of Śiva.
In this podcast Swami Satyananda Saraswati recites the Śiva Saṃkalpa Stotram in both Sanskrit and English. He also discusses saṃkalpa (a firm determination, or vow) as a means to achieve the Ultimate Goal.
Rudrashtadhyayi: Recitation in Sanskrit
The Rudrastadhyayi, also called the Rudri, is an ancient and celebrated Vedic Sanskrit hymn to Lord Shiva. It emanated from the Shukla Yajur Veda and it conveys the deep love and worship of Lord Shiva.
In this podcast series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati chants the Sanskrit mantras of this ancient scripture.
Rice Pudding (Kheer) Recipe
Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 cup basmati or other long-grained rice 5 to 6 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup yellow raisins 2-3 drops of rose Directions 1. Clean, wash, and drain the rice. 2. Boil the milk. When it reaches boiling point, reduce the heat. 3. Let milk simmer on […]
Navaratri
Four times a year, we celebrate “Navaratri,” or the nine night celebration of Divine Mother. These celebrations, also known as Durgā Pūjā, occur from the first to the ninth night in the bright fortnight of the Magh, Chaitra, Ashad and Ashwin months in the lunar calendar and correspond to our winter, spring, summer and fall seasons. The Ashwin […]
Modak Recipe #1
Modaks are a type of sweet beloved to Lord Ganesha. They can be made in various ways, but this particular recipe is one that Shree Maa created herself. Jai Maa! Jai Ganesha!
Modak Recipe #2
This is another recipe for Ganesha’s favorite sweet! Make these as an offering for Ganesha on Chaturthi, or any other day that you choose to worship the Divine Lord of Wisdom!
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