The Pluralism Project at Harvard University

Grand Inauguration and Kumbaabhishekam of Chinmaya Mission Andover- July 2009

The grand inauguration and Kumbaabhishekam of the Maruti Temple and the New Chinmaya Mission Center in North Andover, Massachusetts in July 2009. 

World Religions in Greater Boston - Women's Initiatives

With 11 groups in the Greater Boston area, and several groups in other states, Daughters of Abraham is a growing organization. The majority of the Boston area groups have between 10 and 20 members, and meet monthly to discuss the books they have chosen.

World Religions in Greater Boston - Paganism Portal Slideshow 2009

Paganism is an umbrella term used to describe a diverse group of Earth-based traditions. Many celebrate seasonal festivals, such as Beltane, with rituals like the Maypole.

World Religions in Greater Boston - Native traditions portal - July 28, 2009

These images showcase The Order of the Preservation of Indian Culture Pow Wow, which took place in June 2009.

World Religions in Greater Boston - Afro-Caribbean portal - July 28, 2009

These images highlight Afro-Caribbean religious life and practice in Greater Boston. 

Bangla-O-Biswa Durga Puja

Bangla-O-Biswa means literally “Bengal in the World.” Formed in 1981 as a Bengali cultural organization comprised mainly of Hindus from West Bengal, India this group hosts three Pujas (festivals) to various forms of the goddess every year: Durga Puja in September/October, Kali Puja in October, and Saraswati Puja in February. They also host a Bengali New Year celebration in April and a summer picnic in June.

World Religions in Greater Boston - Jainism portal - July 28, 2009

Pratishta Mahotsav ceremony at the Jain Center of Greater Boston on June 7-9, 2002.

Minaret Capping Ceremony at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC) in Roxbury

On Saturday June 9, 2007 the Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) and the Muslim American Society (MAS) organized a day-long celebration surrounding the capping of the minaret at the ISB Mosque and Cultural Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

World Religions in Greater Boston Judaism Portal Slideshow 2009

This collection of photographs showcases some of the Jewish centers within Greater Boston which function as spaces of worship, education, dialogue, and social action.  It offers a taste of the diversity found within Boston's Jewish communities.

World Religions in Greater Boston - Buddhism Portal Slideshow 2009

The Buddhist community of Greater Boston is one with diverse representation. Boston Buddhists practice a variety of traditions and come from nearly every ethnicity, age group, and socio-economic class.