Kumbha Abhishekam of the Hindu Temple of Delaware
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Priests collectively performing havan (auspicious invocation of fire) prior to Kumbha Abhishekam. A Havan is a purifying ritual that involves a fire ceremony. It is an elaborate ritual in which offerings of various items, such as, wood, incense, flowers, fruits, grains, ghee (clarified butter) honey, milk, etc. are made to the sacred fire. The ceremony is accompanied by chanting and singing.