Hridaya Kshetram

Satsang

1. Sri Ganga Maa reading from the recent publication Silent Presence, Satsang with Ganga Maa, Guru Purnami 2024. — Sri Ganga Maa reading from the recent publication Silent Presence, Satsang with Ganga Maa, Guru Purnami 2024.

2. In satsang with Sri Ganga Maa — In satsang with Sri Ganga Maa.

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Publications

1. Jnana Ganga, Quotes from Ganga Maa on various themes in the Advaita Vedanta tradition Published in English and Tamil with a Telugu translation coming soon. Free PDF download available in the Publications menu tab above. — Jnana Ganga, Quotes from Ganga Maa on various themes in the Advaita Vedanta tradition Published in English and Tamil with a Telugu translation coming soon. Free PDF download available in the Publications menu tab above.

2. Silent Presence, Vol.1, Satsang with Ganga Maa Two editions currently available - English and French with other language translations coming. EPUB also available here. See the Publications menu tab above for purchase. — Silent Presence, Vol.1, Satsang with Ganga Maa Two editions currently available - English and French with other language translations coming. EPUB also available here. See the Publications menu tab above for purchase.

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Annadhanam

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4. In keeping with the community spirit, Hridaya Kshetram provided meals for workers cleaning up after a busy Pournami. — In keeping with the community spirit, Hridaya Kshetram provided meals for workers cleaning up after a busy Pournami.

7. A focused and attentive participant serving a full plate. — A focused and attentive participant serving a full plate.

8. A devoted member of Hridaya Kshetram Trust takes a break from serving to happily share a meal with children on Girivalam. — A devoted member of Hridaya Kshetram Trust takes a break from serving to happily share a meal with children on Girivalam.

9. Hridaya Kshetram serves the Tiruvannamalai community monthly, providing meals for workers, sannaysins and visitors on Girivalam. — Hridaya Kshetram serves the Tiruvannamalai community monthly, providing meals for workers, sannaysins and visitors on Girivalam.

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Arts & Culture

1. The conclusion of Guru Purnima celebrations. Here a coconut with lit camphor is waved around Amma in order to remove any ill effects from any 'evil eyes' that may have fallen on Amma. Although none of that can touch Amma, we do it for our satisfaction. — The conclusion of Guru Purnima celebrations. Here a coconut with lit camphor is waved around Amma in order to remove any ill effects from any 'evil eyes' that may have fallen on Amma. Although none of that can touch Amma, we do it for our satisfaction.

3. A Vedic scholar reciting mantras from the Krishna Yajurveda on the auspicious day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga. — A Vedic scholar reciting mantras from the Krishna Yajurveda on the auspicious day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga.

4. After the recitation the Vedic scholar prostrates to Amma who is blessing him by sprinkling akshata or yellow rice on him. — After the recitation the Vedic scholar prostrates to Amma who is blessing him by sprinkling akshata or yellow rice on him.

6. Students from a local Veda Pathashala chanting during Amma's Jayanthi celebrations. — Students from a local Veda Pathashala chanting during Amma's Jayanthi celebrations.

7. Amma blessing the offerings to the Veda Vidyarthis. — Amma blessing the offerings to the Veda Vidyarthis.

8. Amma having a conversation with the Veda Acharya. — Amma having a conversation with the Veda Acharya.

9. Veda students prostrating to Amma at the conclusion of the chanting. — Veda students prostrating to Amma at the conclusion of the chanting.

10. As part of morning preparations for satsang, deepam being offered at the altar in the ashram. — As part of morning preparations for satsang, deepam being offered at the altar in the ashram.

11. Reverend Amarasiri Bhikkhu from the Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition making an offering to Ganga Maa — Reverend Amarasiri Bhikkhu from the Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition making an offering to Ganga Maa

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13 - Two spiritual aspirants studying and discussing Guru Vachaka Kovai — Two spiritual aspirants studying and discussing Guru Vachaka Kovai

14. Swami Devananda offering pushpanjali puja to Ganga Maa on the occasion of Amma’s Jayanthi. — Swami Devananda offering pushpanjali puja to Ganga Maa on the occasion of Amma’s Jayanthi.

15. Preparing prasad on the occasion of Ganga Maa’s Jayanthi ,2024. — Preparing prasad on the occasion of Ganga Maa’s Jayanthi ,2024.

16. Preparing meals for more than 200 celebrants is an act of love, devotion. Leaving the heaviest tasks for our energetic and enthusiastic participants. — Preparing meals for more than 200 celebrants is an act of love, devotion. Leaving the heaviest tasks for our energetic and enthusiastic participants.

17. Satsang members working with focused attention, taking great care preparing food as the day’s celebrations continue. — Satsang members working with focused attention, taking great care preparing food as the day’s celebrations continue.

18. Ganapathi Homa — Ganapathi Homa

19. Ganapathi Homa — Ganapathi Homa

20. Ganapathi Homa — Ganapathi Homa

Caring for the Environment

1. Maintaining and caring for local gardens under the gaze of Arunachala. — Maintaining and caring for local gardens under the gaze of Arunachala.

2. Experimenting with different varieties of vegetables and organic farming. — Experimenting with different varieties of vegetables and organic farming.

Satsang Hall Construction

New Satsang Hall Inauguration

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Serving the Community

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