A Portrait of Devotion

A Photo Illustration of Devotee Service at New Vrindaban



Photo © 2005 Christopher Toothman/The Pluralism Project



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The high priest offers "Aarti" to Lord Krishna--the Supreme Being and source of all energy. The sacred offering of auspicious items is given to God six times a day starting at 5 a.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. as gratitude for the life he breathes in all creation. An important part of the ceremony is the initial sound of the conch shell, which begins the ceremony and purifies the air.