Dr. Karen Pechilis, Dr. Dorothy Austin, Dr. Wesley Ariarajah, Dr. Christopher Taylor, Indira Govindan and Paul Dodenhoff
Drew University
Historical Religions New to the American Context in Northern and Central New Jersey
The Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA Inc., Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) and Community Center in Bridgewater, NJ
780 Old Farm Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: 908-725-4477
Photographs by Project Affiliate Dr. Karen Pechilis
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The brick building where worship was conducted through the 1980s. It now serves as a venue for cultural programs
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The old and new Bridgewater Temples
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The tower over the main entrance awaits ornamentation |
Gold-leafing the tower above the main shrine and decorating the outside walls of the temple
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Comparison of finished and unfinished outside wall decorations |
Pieces to be used in decorating the outside walls of the temple |