Day 4 – Chidambaram to Swamimalai
January 27, 2010 • Spiritual Adventures
Our morning started in a wonderful way. A few of us were up at a little after 5am and got ready to be at the temple by 6am when it opens to spend some quiet time by ourselves meditating. We stayed for over an hour and watched a procession as well which was led by the priests.
After breakfast we returned to the temple and Deekshithar continued his tour of the temple grounds. We ended the temple visit by attending a powerful puja conducted by Deekshithar in the central sanctum of the temple. It was a very special time for all who attended. Then it was off to Deekshithar’s home for another meal. A delicious south Indian lunch was served us by his wife and sons. We spent some time with this wonderful family chatting about the temple we all love and the profound impact it has had on our lives.
From Chidambaram we headed off to Swamimalai, about 2 hours away, known for its temples and metal sculptors.
Click here to see photos from Day 4.
South India’s Mouth Watering Treasure
Tamil Nadu, the land of the Tamils, was dominated by the Dravidian culture for 2500 years. The cuisine is distinctly different from that of the north, and is based primarily on rice rather than wheat and an abundant use of coconut. With a largely vegetarian population like much of India, Tamil Na...
Read More
Madurai’s Sacred Citadel to the Goddess
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple in South India, Hinduism’s grandest citadel to the goddess, is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over and one of the most famous temples in India. This temple, centuries old and hand carved out of granite, covers an area of 16.5 acres. In Mad...
Read More
Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in South India
An invitation to join Jasmine Grace on a Vedic Adventure in South India from Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2017. “On my upcoming fifth trip to India, I feel it is a deep honor to guide beautiful beings through the soul-stirring and beautiful land of India. In true Dandapani style, this is no ordinary yoga&he...
Read More
A life-transforming journey awaits you
Every year I conduct a retreat in Asia which is open to the public. These journeys are opportunities for people to get away from their daily routines, study with me in a deeper way and embark on a journey of self-transformation. In February of 2017 I’ll be guiding a group of individuals on ...
Read More
