www.shantimandir.com Preparing the food for a bhandara (feast) in Mahamandleshwar Swami Nityananda’s ashram in Magod, Gujurat India.

Devotees From around the world gather in the MAHAsHAKTI Dhuni in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham and sing the Kali Durga Mantra Chant [Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive]. Glory to the Divine Mother…. Sarva Mangala Maangalye, Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike. Sharanye Tryamba Ke Gauri, Naaraayani Namostute. Adorations to Goddess, who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, who is the consort of Lord Shiva, who is the bestower of every desire of one’s heart. Adorations to You! O Devi, I have taken refuge in you.

Haidakhandi’s sing Na Mantram no yantram this mantra is always sung in the Maha Shakti Dhuni and also every morning during Navaratri in the Main Mandir. “A Prayer To Beg Forgiveness From the Goddess,” written by Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest yogis ever and a true realized being. The story behind the prayer is that Shankaracharya was traveling through the Himalayas on his way to a debate. In those days Shankaracharya was a believer in Non-Dualism, the doctrine of Absolute Monism. He did not believe in the reality of the Divine Mother (Shakti) and Her Creation which, according to his philosophy, was all Maya (illusion). Keep in mind that the word shakti also means ‘power’ or ‘energy.’ Shankaracharya was climbing up a steep hill when he suddenly became very ill with dysentary. He had to lie down and finally he passed out. He was awakened by the feeling of water on his face. Opening his eyes, Shankaracharya saw a very beautiful young girl smiling at him and sprinkling him with water. He passed out again. He was awakened by the girl and once more he passed out. The third time he awoke, the girl leaned over to him and asked in a sweet childlike voice,”Maharaj, what is wrong with you?” Shankaracharya replied in voice weakened by pain, “I have no shakti.” On hearing this the girl leaned close to him again and said, “Oh? But you don’t believe in Shakti!” And laughing, she changed right before his eyes into the form of the Goddess called Bhawani, the Mother of the World …

Haidakhandi’s sing India’s beloved Hanuman Chalisa twice a day in Babaji’s ashram Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham. Morning & Evening. This clip continues the morning Aarti that was celebrating the Spring Divine Mother Navaratri Celebration on 21 March 2010. Bhajaranj De Bali Ki JAI!

Aarti in Haidakhan Main Mandir celebrated over Spring Navararti 21 March 2010….SanKirtan… Shri Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi BOL!!!

Located in the small Indian village of Chilianaula near Ranikhet is a beautiful Haidakhan BABAJI ashram called “Anand Puri” the place of Bliss with a magnificent view of the Himalayas. Shown here is the Morning Puja to Bhole Baba inside the beautiful white marble temple.

The Aarti continues in Haidakhan for Spring Navaratri. Lead by Pujari from Holland on Harmonium.

Spring Navaratri in Haidakhan 2010. We had more than 500 Western Devotees and several more hundred Indian devotees celebrate the Divine Mother Celebrations in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham. Our biggest turnout to date! We had to pitch tents, people slept on rooftops & even balconies! The energy was high and yet everything stayed Shanti! The main mandir was packed for the aartis’ and full of SHAKTI!

Kailash leads devotional chanting of the Sound Form that celebrates the Guru–the “Remover of Darkness”–as Divine, at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, Paradise Island, Bahamas, on December 14, 2009. Please visit Kailash’s website at: OmKailash.com

Kailash leads devotional chanting of the sound form of Amma Taye, She Who is All Form at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, Paradise Island, Bahamas, on December 17, 2009. Please visit Kailash’s website at: omkailash.com