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Photo of the week – Apr 13 – Apr 19 2007
(Picture taken October 2008)

The fire at Devi Mandir burns 24/7 for Divine Mother.
Jaaaaaaaaaai Maa!

Stories of the Nine Durgas

There are nine forms of Durga, which describe different aspects of the Goddess. This is a description of the nine forms of Durga: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraganta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaraatri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidaatri.…read more
 

India Blog Nov 2008 (from 24th Nov to End)

11/24 We woke up very early Monday morning and took the train from Delhi to Haridwar. Swami Ram Kripaluji met us at the train station and whisked us off to […]

Duties of a Human Being

Shree Maa wishes to share with you, from the depth of Her wisdom, the duties of a human being: Truth Compassion Purifying austerities Purity Renunciation of Desires Appropriate contemplations Control […]

தமிழ் தொடக்க சிவ பூஜை (Beginner Shiva Puja Tamil)

A Tamil transliteration of Swamiji’s Beginner Shiva Puja was lovingly prepared by devotees around the world and is now available for free download here:

Vow of Peace from Shree Maa

This is a vow of peace and a beautiful prayer from our Beloved Mother, Shree Maa:

Oh Divine Mother! Make us all the ideal of Perfection.

Oh Divine Mother! We pray to you to make us one family on earth and for unity on earth so that we can be instruments of your peace.…read more
 

India Blog Nov 2008 (from 15th Nov to 22nd Nov)

11/15 Most of us left Benares and headed to Kolkata after receiving so many blessings. For many, the trip to Benares had fulfilled the desires of a lifetime, whether it […]

India Tour: November 2008

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  • Invitation to Banaras
  • India Travel Planner
  • Suggested Packing List for India Tour
  • Invitation to India Tour
  • India Tour Blog – Part 1
  • India Tour Blog – Part 2
  • India Tour Blog – Part 3
  • Highlights of India Tour
  • India Tour Pictures
  • India Tour Press Coverage

India Tour, Press Coverage: 2

Foreign Devotees Sing a Beautiful Recitation of the Sundar Kanda

Varanasi

Coming from California, USA, Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati along with disciples from many countries sang a beautiful recitation of the Sundar Kanda at the Sankat Mochan Mandir on Monday evening. Along with about 40 disciples from many countries and about two dozen Indian disciples from Banaras, they arrived at the Sankat Mochan Mandir at 4:30 in the evening.

After performing worship, they all assembled in one area of the temple. Then as one voice, they all sang the Sundar Kanda with great rhythm and speed. Seeing so many foreigners reciting with so much devotion, the local people who came to the temple for evening prayers were greatly surprised.

Playing harmonium was Trilochan, on tablas was Rajan, on dholak Vinay Bhushan, playing the cymbals was the Respected Ramya, and on the bells was Srini Baba. After completing the recitation, they joined the arati in the Ram Mandir and in the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir. The foreign devotees distributed prasad with their own hands. Coming from many various countries were Dharmesh, Mahananda, Manohar, Srimati Rukmani, Susri Parvati, Kamala, Nanda and others joined devotees Amitabh and Jolly Agrawal to perform the recitation.

India Tour, Press Coverage: 1

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The Maha Yajna of Shree Maa and of Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Varanasi

Coming from California, USA, Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati performed a Maha Yajna of the Shiva Sahasranam for Universal peace and the welfare of all mankind at the Lalita Ghat on the bank of the Ganga. Also present in this great religious undertaking many people from various countries were reciting the mantras with beautiful tones and correct pronunciation.

Along with both Indian and foreign devotees, Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati arrived at the ghat on the bank of the river at 5:00 AM. After cleaning the area of the yajna, they erected a howan kunda. After inviting and worshipping the Gods, Swami Satyananda Saraswatiji enkindled the homa fire. After that about forty devotees who came from California, were joined by devotees from Australia, Switzerland, England, Indonesia, and many other countries, and at least two dozen Indian disciples, all offered oblations into the fire while reciting the Thousand Names of Shiva.

Desiring the welfare of all mankind, Shree Maa offered one thousand eight bilva leaves into the fire. Witnessing the clear intonation and proper pronunciation of the the Sanskrit mantras by foreigners, a large crowd of Banaras citizens gathered. In this same way foreign tourists gathered and many people were able to receive the blessings of Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati.

Local resident Amitabh Agrawal said that on 10 November at 4:30 PM Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati will be leading the recitation of the Sundara Kanda at the Sankat Mochan Mandir, and at 6:00 AM on 12 November, they will be leading the Chandi Path Homa in the Annapurna Mandir.

எங்கள் பக்கங்கள் தமிழ்

எங்கள் குறிக்கோள்கள் எங்கள் குறிக்கோள் நாம் என்ன செய்கின்றோம் – ௧ நாம் என்ன செய்கின்றோம் – ௨ குரு யார் A Tamil transliteration of Swamiji’s Beginner Shiva Puja was lovingly prepared by devotees around the […]

India Blog Nov 2008 (from 3rd Nov to 14th Nov )

3rd Nov 2008 We came out from the airport at about 3:00 AM. Many dear friends and devotees were waiting to welcome us. We touched the ground and bowed to […]

Shree Maa at the new Bridge!


Photo of the week – Oct 17 – Oct 23 2007
(Picture taken October 2008)

This new bridge was completed with love by several devotees who donated time and funds to beautify Mother’s path to the temple!
Jaaaaaaaaaai Maa!

Suggested Packing List for India Tour

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  • Security Lock with a combination or key
  • Small flashlight w/long-life batteries & same batteries for other electrical equipment.
  • Small cloth or other ID-Bag to contain Passport, Credit Card, & Cash to be worn under your clothes while out in public places.
  • Mosquito Repellant, Folding Umbrella, and Sunglasses. Mosq. net get in India.
  • Your own effective medicines for common cold, headache/pain, nausea, digestive aid, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, etc.
  • ATM/Visa Card with international symbol for cash-rupees from Indian “State” banks
  • Small day/backpack or closeable shoulder bag for shopping/or carrying your puja books around. Please note that cameras and mobile phones are usually not allowed to be carried into important temples.
  • Bring comfortable, but not expensive walking shoes or sandals with some tread which you will leave outside of the crowded public temples.
  • Pack light-weight, loose-fitting clothes which can be worn in layers, and which are appropriate for Hindu temples. Weather will be like Autumn Season in the USA with warm, sunny days, but cool in the mornings and evenings. A sweater or thin woolen shawl/chadhur is sufficient for the coolness. For women: sarees, two-piece Punjabi dress outfits, or long skirts with modest blouses are OK. For men: Punjabi-style pants & shirt, kurtas, lungies are most comfortable.
  • Pack for minimum use of electronic gadgets, and plan for backup options as 1-2 power-cuts per day, lasting 1/2-1 hour are normal in both Varanasi and Kolkata.
  • Some people find that carrying Nutrition/Protein Bars and moistened towelette come in handy while traveling here.
  • If you’re traveling and sleeping in slim-budget accommodations, bring your own bedsheets. 1st, 2ND A/C, and 3rd A/C Class trains provide sheets etc.
  • Some shopping time for clothes and other items is available in the schedule.
  • Keep your luggage within the required weight-limits of the Airline, and pack your carry-on bag or laptop bag with the bare- minimum amount of items, to REDUCE the amount of your time in the Security-Check and Customs lines.
  • Pack the puja books indicated on website: Chandi Path, Sundar Kand, Annapurna Sahashranam, Shiva Puja & Advanced Yagnya, Kali Puja, & Rudrashtadhyayi.
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