A Deer Friend in Swamimalai

February 23, 2012 • Spiritual Adventures

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No, it’s not a spelling mistake. I do mean a deer friend. Two years ago we stayed at the Anandham Eco hotel in the village of Swamimalai during one of our spiritual adventures. A day before we had arrived during that trip a baby deer was born on the property.

Tatiana holds in her arms a one day old baby deer at the Anandham hotel 2 years ago.

2 years later we are back at the Anandham Swamimalai and that baby deer has grown up. Her name is Alagamoli and she has just given birth to a boy who is called Veera (Tamil for warrior). Here she is all grown up.

Alagamoli all grown up

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