My Hindu Colouring Book

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This book is dedicated in loving memory of ÒGurudevaÓ Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) ÒGod is the Life of our life.Ó

My Hindu Colouring Book Contents

Om Page Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols Saint Auvaiyar’s Aathisoodi Advice Puja Items Worship at Home Our Hindu Culture Musical Instruments The Hindu Temple Hindu Saints Published by Center for Hindu Studies Multimedia Publishing Malaysia Copyright by Advaita Yoga Enterprise 2003 Printed by Danandjaya Enterprise, Klang, Malaysia

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This book is made possible with the assistance of Dr&Mrs. S.Sockalingam, Dr. S.Sargunan Mr&Mrs. Chandru & Latha Sockalingam and the late Mr. P.Thuraisingam’s family. This book may be used to promote and teach the Hindu Dharma, however prior written approval from the publisher is required to reprint over 50 copies or for any commercial purpose. Contact: Guhanathaswami, Center for Hindu Studies No.36 Jalan Dato Hamzah, 41100 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Email: [email protected]

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Aum Page

Lord Ganesha Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Modaka

Mushika

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Swastika

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Aathisoodhi Aram Seyya Virumbu

We must enjoy performing charitable acts Aaruvatu Sinam

We avoid getting angry Eyalvathu Karavell

Never refuse giving when you can Eevathu Vilakkel

Do not discourage someone else from performing charity Udaiyathu Vilambel

Keep your wealth a secret Uukamathu Kaividel

Never give up good effort

Saint Auvaiyar’s Aathisoodi Advice

Auvaiyar

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Lord Murugan

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Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Mayil Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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MurugaÕs Vel MurugaÕs Banner-Seval Kodi 7

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Goddess Kamakshi

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Sivalingam

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Trisula

Tripundra

Nandi Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Lord Siva Nataraja

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Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Goddess Saraswati

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Lord Vishnu

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Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Hanuman

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Naamam

Garuda

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Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Krishna Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Goddess Lakshmi

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Lord Ayappan

Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

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Parents are our first Gods

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Our Hindu Gods, Mahadevas and their Symbols

Aathisoodhi Yeanneluth Thikalel

Education is of utmost importance Atepa Thikalchi

It is shameful to beg Iya mittu unn

Serve another before you eat Oppura volukku

Live by the laws of your country Oothuva tholeyeal

Always be learning Auviyam pesel

Never speak enviously Akkam surukkel

Be honest and avoid cheating

Saint Auvaiyar’s Aathisoodi Advice

Auvaiyar

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Aarati

Pancharati 21

Puja Items

Dheepam

Oil Lamps

Puja Items

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Dhupakal

Incense stand

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Puja Items

Conchshell

Sangu Mani

Puja Bell Puja Items

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Tiruneeru Madal

Theerta Kinnum

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Puja Items

Kuthuvilakku

Tiruvilakku Puja Items

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Home Altar

Worship at Home

Meditation

Worship at Home

Dhyanam

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Kumbham

Our Hindu Culture

Traditional Hindu Clothing

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Our Hindu Culture

Kolam 31

Our Hindu Culture

Contemporary Hindu Clothing

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Our Hindu Culture

Veenai Tambura

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Bamboo Flute

Musical Instruments

Mrdangam

Talam

Tabla Musical Instruments

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Worshipping in the temple

The Hindu Temple

A Hindu Temple The Hindu Temple

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Temple Priest

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Iyar

The Hindu Temple

Temple Bell Gopuram

The Hindu Temple

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Thavil Nadaswaram

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The Hindu Temple

Kodimaram

Balipeedam

The Hindu Temple

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Kalanji

Archana Tray

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The Hindu Temple

Homam

The Hindu Temple

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Lotus

Jasmine

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Marigold

Rose

Sunflower

Kanakambarum

The Hindu Temple

Hundi

The Hindu Temple

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Temple Chariot

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Ther

The Hindu Temple

Swami Vivekananda

Hindu Saints

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The Vedas are Hindu Holy Books

Hindu Saints

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