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Valli the temple elephant in the Welsh woodlands o Valli the temple elephant in the Welsh woodlands of Skanda Vale. #skandavale #elephants #elephantsofinstagram #ashram #ashramlife #carmarthenshire #carmarthen
Lord Murugan Temple at Skanda Vale. #skandavale #m Lord Murugan Temple at Skanda Vale. #skandavale #murugan #kartikeya #subramaniamswamy #ashram #temple
Swami Karunananda with Valli at Skanda Vale Ashram Swami Karunananda with Valli at Skanda Vale Ashram #ashram #skandavale #ashramlife #elephant
We're celebrating Navratri – 17th to 26th Octobe We're celebrating Navratri – 17th to 26th October – join us for live streaming each evening at 6pm, or book a pilgrimage in advance. More details on our website. #navratri #navaratri #navratri2020 #skandavale #devi #durgapuja #durga #durgamaa #kali
Lord Ganesh the gatekeeper – at Skanda Vale Ashr Lord Ganesh the gatekeeper – at Skanda Vale Ashram. 
#skandavale #ganesha #ganesh #ganapati #ganapathi #ashram #ashramlife
Valli sniffing for treats at Skanda Vale Ashram. Valli sniffing for treats at Skanda Vale Ashram. 
#skandavale #elephant #elephants #elephantlove #elephantlovers
You first go to Ganesh before you go to the whole You first go to Ganesh before you go to the whole pantheon of spiritual devotion. He gives you the opportunity by opening the various doors into the various avenues of spirituality. You can go directly to all aspects but it is better for you to go through knowledge, the power to remove the obstacles before you go to all the other aspects you so desire. GURU SRI SUBRAMANIUM

#ganesha #ganapati #ganapathi #ganapatibappamorya #skandavale #ganesh
The twisted trunk. The single tusk. The fawn-colou The twisted trunk. The single tusk. The fawn-coloured eyes. The potbellied one. The smoke coloured one. The remover of hindrances, the Lord of hordes. The one with the elephant's face... here ends the Holy Purana.

When you chant 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namah' concentrate on that aspect and bring that aspect to you. The more you meditate on Him you will find that He lives with you. The more you chant His mantra, the easier for you to relate to the other aspects of God.

He is very endearing. He is not difficult to worship. You have no problem to worship Him because He is not rough with you... except when you encounter Him!

It is so beautiful to contemplate and worship and chant His mantra.

GURU SRI SUBRAMANIUM

#ganesha #ganapati #ganesh #omgamganapatayenamaha #mantra #ashram #ashramlife #skandavale
If you want Him to intercede, you have to learn th If you want Him to intercede, you have to learn the meaning of the word Satyam – absolute truth.

As soon as you present to God exactly what it is – not what you want to create, or what you believe you can organise for Him to accept what you say, then He will understand and help you.

The Lord will not break His own law in order to accommodate deception.

The healing process will begin as soon as you look inside and say to God: 'You know how daft I've been. Please give me a helping hand to discover my true nature'. If you are able to come to terms with your life and present yourself to God, then the whole Universe is available for you – and all of its resources to advance you towards God.

There is no restriction for the human being when he wants to advance towards God with absolute conviction, humility and trust.

GURU SRI SUBRAMANIUM

#shiva #mahadeva #mahadev #shiv #lordshiva #shivoham #skandavale #ashram #ashramlife
Shiva Maheshwara moorthi at Skanda Vale Ashram UK. Shiva Maheshwara moorthi at Skanda Vale Ashram UK. 
#skandavale #shivatemple #shiva #lordshiva #mahadeva #bhakti #mahashivratri #maheshwara
Guru Sri Subramanium and Valli the elephant at Ska Guru Sri Subramanium and Valli the elephant at Skanda Vale Ashram, UK. https://www.skandavale.org/elephants/ 
#skandavale #elephant #ashram #ashramlife #ashrams
Valli the elephant helps Swami Karunananda tend to Valli the elephant helps Swami Karunananda tend to the marigolds in the garden at Skanda Vale Ashram, mid 1980s. More elephant stories here: https://www.skandavale.org/elephants/

#skandavale #ashram #ashramlife #elephant #babyelephants #elephants #gardenlife #marigold #carmarthenshire
Saraswati Devi, goddess of learning, art and music Saraswati Devi, goddess of learning, art and music at Skanda Vale's Maha Shakti Temple. https://www.skandavale.org/maha-shakti-temple/

#skandavale #saraswati #saraswati_puja #saraswathi #devi #puja
Mud baths keep your skin soft. Try it! #skandavale Mud baths keep your skin soft. Try it! #skandavale #mud #elephant #elephants
I bow to Vishnu, Master of Universe unquestionably I bow to Vishnu, Master of Universe unquestionably,
Who rests on great serpent bed, peaceful perpetually,
From His navel sprouts Lotus of Creative Power surely,
He the Supreme Lord of cosmos undeniably does be.

He supports the entire universe and all-pervading be,
He dark as clouds with beautiful Lakshmi form glowingly,
He the lotus-eyed, whom yogis see by meditation only,
He destroyer of `Samsar’ fear – the Lord of all `loks’ be.
Valli has a mudbath and some fruit salad. #skandav Valli has a mudbath and some fruit salad. #skandavale #elephantsantuary #elephantrescue
The walk from the Shakti Temple to the Lord Muruga The walk from the Shakti Temple to the Lord Murugan Temple passes the deer field. #ashram #skandavale
Aarthi at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alps #som Aarthi at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alps #somaskanda #temple #aarti #aarthi #shivalingam #skandavale
Lord Murugan at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alp Lord Murugan at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alps. #muruga #murugan #lordmurugan #ashram #temple #skandavale
Kali at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alps. #durg Kali at Somaskanda Ashram in the Swiss Alps. #durgapuja #kali #shakti #dakshineshwar #devi #ashram #temple #skandavale
Valli the temple elephant at Skanda Vale Ashram, m Valli the temple elephant at Skanda Vale Ashram, mid / late 1980s. #skandavale #ashram #ashramlife #elephant #wales #carmarthenshire
Guru, Valli and other animals in the mid 1980's at Guru, Valli and other animals in the mid 1980's at Skanda Vale. This yard is just in front of Guru's house, which later became the Maha Shakti Temple. There's a large marquee here now for our pilgrims. #skandavale #elephant #wales #rurallife #ashram #ahimsa
Lord Shiva murthi at Skanda Vale Ashram Wales – Lord Shiva murthi at Skanda Vale Ashram Wales – in the Sri Ranganatha Temple. https://www.skandavale.org/sri-ranganatha-temple/ #skandavale #shiva #siva #yogi #yogishiva #shivaji #shivaya #ashram #ashramlife #shivay
Lord Shanmukha at Skanda Vale Ashram. Hear how th Lord Shanmukha at Skanda Vale Ashram.  Hear how this ancient murthi was discovered: https://www.skandavale.org/stories/lord-shanmukha/

#skandavale #subramanya #muruga #shanmukha #kartika #velvelmuruga #ashram #temple
#skandavale #tortoise #tortoises #pigeon #piggybac #skandavale #tortoise #tortoises #pigeon #piggyback
Swami Karunananda with Gopal and Alfie the blue an Swami Karunananda with Gopal and Alfie the blue and gold macaws. At Skanda Vale Ashram, Wales, UK. #skandavale #macaws
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. It's the Lord Ganesha Fes Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. It's the Lord Ganesha Festival at Skanda Vale Ashram. Join us for daily Abishekams every day until Monday 17th June. Find out more about our summer festivals here: https://www.skandavale.org/puja-times

#ganesha #ganesh #ganapati #skandavale #ashram #wales #bhaktiyoga
Valli the elephant with Swami Yogananda at Skanda Valli the elephant with Swami Yogananda at Skanda Vale Ashram, UK #elephant🐘 #skandavale #elephant #wales #carmarthen
Lord Garuda puja at Skanda Vale Ashram UK – in t Lord Garuda puja at Skanda Vale Ashram UK – in the Sri Ranganatha Temple. #vishnu #vaishnava #bhakti #skandavale #ashram #vedanta
Sri Krishna at the Sri Ranganatha Temple at Skanda Sri Krishna at the Sri Ranganatha Temple at Skanda Vale Ashram UK. 
#srikrishna #krishna #ashram #sanatandharma #krishnalove
Lakshmi the temple elephant and Swami Yogananda at Lakshmi the temple elephant and Swami Yogananda at Skanda Vale Ashram, UK. #elephant #elephants #ashram #ashramlife #sanctuary #sanctuarylife #wales #carmarthenshire
Lord Dattatreya Prana Pratishta aarthi at Skanda V Lord Dattatreya Prana Pratishta aarthi at Skanda Vale Ashram, UK. More pictures here: https://www.skandavale.org/stories/lord-dattatreya-prana-pratistha-consecration/  #digambar #dattatreya #datta #dattatraya #skandavale #temple🙏 #hinduism #arthi #ashram
Lord Dattatreya immersed in water awaits his Prana Lord Dattatreya immersed in water awaits his Prana Pratistha consecration at Skanda Vale ashram. Full story here: https://www.skandavale.org/stories/lord-dattatreya-prana-pratistha-consecration/  #dattatreya #skandavale #bhaktiyoga #ashramlife #bhakti #shiva #vishnu #brahma #ashram #temple #vedanta
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