Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Pilgrims have reached a remote all-granite siva temple in India. They look upon this as the home of God Siva, and they are able to draw nearer to His …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Two volunteers serve lunch to a group of sadhus and pilgrims in India. Back in the kitchen, others have spent the morning cooking. This is one form of karma …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Five friends take a selfie to share online. Friends are important & worth cultivating. They encourage our ideals & goals in life. They provide fun & keep us safe …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
This canoe race is held each year in Kerala, India. As in other successful efforts in life, team members train hard to be individually fit, but also work together …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Four business partners welcome distant team members to a video chat. Hindus press our palms together to honor the divine in the person we are greeting. It is both …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A young volunteer serves meals to needy people in her community. She and her friends talk about ways they can help others, sharing ideas about all the forms of …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A mother places the traditional mark on her daughter’s forehead. These sectarian marks, called tilaka, are beautiful, meaningful symbols. The Saiva tripundra and pottu are inset (lower left).§ SHUTTERSTOCK§ …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A family sits in their shrine room to perform elaborate morning rites before a sacred fire. Together they chant mantras, make offerings, pray for God’s blessings and perform their …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A family greets guests to their home with fresh mango juice, home-made treats and welcoming smiles. Hospitality is the gift given to every guest who comes to our door. …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
The home is our fortress. It keeps us safe and holds the family together. Here the mother is the Shakti Deity & the father is Siva. Children are the …
