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• The Basics of Hinduism
• Teaching Tools for Parents and Educators
• God and Gods of Hinduism
• The Four Sects of Hinduism
• Nine Beliefs of Hinduism
• Four Facts of Hinduism
• Carving Village, Bangalore, India – Kauai
• Wonderments of Stone Work – Kauai

General Introduction

Kadavul Hindu Temple is a traditional South Indian style Siva temple. It is part of Kauai Aadheenam, a 458-acre monastery/temple complex also known as Kauai’s Hindu Monastery. As it is the primary temple for the 20 resident monastics, the monks rotate in three-hour-long vigils round-the-clock during which time they worship, meditate and perform other spiritual disciplines.

Kadavul Temple

This sadhana has been maintained in unbroken continuity since the temple was established in 1973, adding to the temple’s profound power which changes the lives of many a visitor, much like the ancient temples of South India. Supreme God Siva, in the form of Nataraja and a crystal Sivalinga, is enshrined in the main sanctum. In front of Siva’s sanctum is the temporary abode for the 700-pound, 3-foot-tall, naturally formed crystal Sivalingam (the largest known sphatika svayambhulingam in the world) which will one day become the primary image of worship in the hand-carved white granite Iraivan Temple now being built nearby on the monastery property. Six-foot-tall black granite murtis of Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan (Karttikeya, riding on a peacock and thus called Shikivahana) are installed in two large side shrines. There is also an Ardhanarishvara murti and an elaborate, full-size silver trident (trisula), symbol of God Siva’s three fundamental powers of desire, action and wisdom. Lining the main walls of the temple is a rare collection of Siva’s 108 tandava dance poses in 16-inch-tall bronze icons covered with gold leaf. A shrine for the temple’s founder, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, affectionately known as Gurudeva (1927-2001), was established on the first anniversary of his mahasamadhi. Just outside the entryway is a pavilion for Nandi the bull, Siva’s mount and devotee, a giant form weighing 32,000 pounds, carved from a single stone.

Iraivan Temple

Tours of the grounds and to the currently being constructed hand carved granite Iraivan temple take place on special tour days. The links below take you to more information located on this page.

Visitors Info:
To assist in planning your visit, you might check the Kapaa, Hawaii weather forecast.

Iraivan Temple
America’s only All Granite Hindu Temple

Guest Tour Days:

Tour dates are listed below for the coming months. Two one-hour tours begin at 9am and 11am sharp in the gazebo at the entrance of 107 Kaholalele Road. Tours are free, however the monastery welcomes all modest love offerings, as donations from all visitors are what allows us to continue to maintain and beautify this sanctuary. No reservations are necessary.

Monastic Retreat Days:

Please note that our monastery follows the traditional lunar calendar, panchangam. The table below shows dates when the monastery grounds beyond the front area are closed, including Iraivan Temple. These days are known as “monastic retreat days,” or days off for the monks. Hindus should plan their visit around these monastic retreat days. Bodhinatha and the monks are not available to meet with guests on these days.
 

Some Important Guidelines

We ask visitors to bring an umbrella and wear modest clothing, no shorts, short dresses,
t-shirts, tank tops. Hindu dress is ideal. Guests are also invited to visit our gift shop. Photography of the inside of Kadavul Hindu Temple is not permitted. All other areas may be photographed. Remember, it is always prudent, even in paradise, not to leave valuables in your car.

Pilgrimage

Hindus who are wishing to come on pilgrimage to do special sadhana and have darshan with Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami should email hara@hindu.org or call (808) 822-3012 ext. 237 well in advance for a schedule of appropriate days to arrange your pilgrimage.

Darshan with Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami

If you are planning a visit to Kauai and wish to have darshan with Bodhinatha, please plan your visit around his frequent travels, and also take note that when he is on the island, he is not necessarily available every day. So, be sure to call or e-mail ahead of time to arrange a possible meeting. For the current status of his travels, please visit Bodhinatha’s travel page.

Directions to Kauai’s Hindu Monastery

The monastery address is 107 Kaholalele RD Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746. To get to the monastery, driving north from the airport on Kuhio Highway toward Kapaa town, watch for the lights just after the bridge over the Wailua River. Get in the left lane; turn left, inland, at the lights onto Kuamo’o Road (between Coco Palms Hotel and the Wailua River). Continue up the hill, for just over 4 miles. One-quarter mile past the 4-mile marker, turn left on Kaholalele Road and go one block to the end of the road. Our Information Center is at 107. Park on Temple Lane and enter the open pavilion. You can find our phone number in the island phone book, under “Churches/Hindu, Saiva Siddhanta Church.”

Donate to HHE

Yur donation will be added to the principal of the endowment funds you choose, invested in perpetuity and provide a permanent and growing source of income to the fund’s beneficiary institution thus helping to strengthen Hinduism worldwide for this and future generations. US donations are tax deductible.

Many Ways to Contribute
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/ssc/hawaii/iraivan/donate/donate_iraivan.shtml#donation-form

Sponsor Specific Stones - Pick a stone from this list (click to view)

Help with Iraivan’s Amazing Floor

For small budgets, the floor stone project offers options between $215.00 and $3,765.00.
Click and choose a floor stone that fits your budget

Click here to download a PDF of the temple floor plan (sponsorships listed in Malaysian Ringitts on the PDF).

Bhuta Stones are the supporting course of the inner sanctum, $5,000.00 each. Click here to see and learn about the Bhuta stones.

Download a PDF list of all stones available for sponsorship including incredible wonderments such as a Musical Pillar ($250,000.00) a complete stone listing and dollar amounts.

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