A Portrait of Devotion

A Photo Illustration of Devotee Service at New Vrindaban



Photo © 2005 Christopher Toothman/The Pluralism Project



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In ancient times, there lived the evil King Ravana. Ravana, a 10-headed demon, possessed mystic powers and was infamous for murdering and raping women. Despite his evil ways, he performed austerities, or "tapasya," for 10,000 years because he wished to be God. Every fall, the devotees of New Vrindaban build an effigy of Ravana for the Ram Vijaya festival, which celebrates Rama's victory.