The Pluralism Project at the University of Michigan-Dearborn

A collection of photographs mapping world religions in metropolitan Detroit



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Spiritual Day, Detroit 300
Native American Blessing
Swirling Wind Singers
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
West Bloomfield, Michigan

Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Hindu Temple
Fire Ritual
Sarva arista hara
Sarva siddhi prada
Homam
("The special fire liturgy that removes all afflictions in society and generates the fulfillment of all aspirations")
Pontiac, Michigan

Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Hindu Temple
Gods in Background
Sri Parashakthi Karumaridevi - Supreme, Creative Energy, Mother of Kundalini Power (center)
Lord Ganesha - God of Divine Wisdom (left)
Lord Muragan Karthikeya, Subramanya - Lord of Dynamic Action (right)
Pontiac, Michigan

Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Hindu Temple
Purna Ahuti ("Final Completion Offering")
Pontiac, Michigan

Bharatiya Hindu Temple

Darshan ("Visual Communion with the God")
Sri Lakshmi (center left)
Lord Narayana (center right)
Sri Ganesha (far left)

Troy, Michigan

Bharatiya Hindu Temple

Vivaha (Hindu Wedding Rite)

Troy, Michigan

Bharatiya Hindu Temple

Catholic Wedding Rite and Hindu Priest

Troy, Michigan

Jain Temple

Exterior with Marble Shikka ("dome")

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Jain Temple

Woman Sitting in Prayer Hall, Man Standing in Bhumti Area Surrounding the Ghabhara Room

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Jain Temple

Worshipers Performing Arati ("Waving of Lamps") at entrance to the Ghabhara Room

Farmington Hills, Michigan


Most images © Bill McNeece/The Pluralism Project

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