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Mandir News

December 2011

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The temple will be closed to the public until the end of April 2012, while our Acharya is in India. The temple will reopen in May 2012.

Articles

Podcasts & Videos

  • Shakti Vidya Podcast: Mantras for Tara

    This episode features the Mahavidya Tara, as well as beautiful music by Mirabai and Friends and Groovananda (featuring Krishna Das). Enjoy!

  • Shakti Vidya Podcast: Mantras for Worship of Kali

    Our first episode of the Shakti Vidya Podcast begins with a mantra to Matangi, then teaches two powerful mantras for Kali, and finally ends with a beautiful song by Donna De Lory, “He Ma Durga.” Listen and enjoy!

Blog

  • Durga and the Shakti Within

    During Durga Puja, I invite you to become more aware of the presence of Shakti in all things. Doing this practice daily for the last many years has really deepened and strengthened my connection to Devi, to the people around me, and even to the earth itself as the living body of MAA… for me, the most precious form of Devi is the one that exists within me, and within you.

    October 1, 2011 · Comments Off

  • We are now 501c3!

    I am pleased to share with you that after months (years!) of hard work and focused effort, we have achieved 501(c)3 tax-exempt status with the IRS. What [...]

    September 7, 2011 · Comments Off

  • The Purpose of Puja

    Puja is a feast for the senses… But what is the real reason for puja? Why do we worship God/dess in the form of an idol, with so many individual components? Why is it so elaborate? Why do we gather together on a regular basis to do this?

    August 7, 2011 · Comments Off

  • Kali, Pilgrimage, and Shiva Consciousness

    Thoughts on pilgrimage and cultivating Shiva consciousness to help us through the often chaotic dance of Shakti in our lives.

    June 14, 2011 · Comments Off