Swami Karunananda shares some of the potent truths in this ancient prayer of protection.
Nature Diary – July 2020
Who are the Prince, the Blusher and the Charcoal Burner? Brother Andy will educate you on this and more, in our July nature diary.
Kali Procession – with Elephant
Valli the temple elephant joins our annual Kali Procession.
Nature Diary – June 2020
Brother Andy gives an update on the wild abundance of life at Skanda Vale this June.
Guru’s teachings
On Guru Purnima, we launched a brand new website and podcast as the permanent home for Guru’s teachings.
Nature Diary – May 2020
Our monthly update on the birds, bees, plants and trees at Skanda Vale Ashram.
Guru & Valli 1994
Guru Sri Subramanium with Valli the temple elephant and other animals at Skanda Vale in 1994.
Kali Procession 1994
Guru Sri Subramanium leads a procession from the Maha Shakti Temple to the Lord Murugan Temple.
Ganesha Saranam – Joy is the Refuge
Bhajan lyrics: Ganesha Saranam Parama Pavana Shankara Nandana Gajanana,Nitya Smarana Parama Pavana Parvati Nandana Gajanana
Elephant forest walk
Valli & Lakshmi temple elephants enjoy a morning stroll in the forest.
Dattatreya Yagam – Part IX
Our weekly yagam offers prayers for grace, protection and acceptance during the lockdown. Chant with us at home and send us your prayer requests.
New ponies & calves
We’ve adopted two ponies, and two Highland calves have been born. Spring is in the air.