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Gita Group of Greater Akron is a community which gathers for worship in the homes of members. This is the family shrine of the Bhardwaj family. |
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Interior of The Laxmi-Narayan Temple of the Hindu Temple Society of Northeastern Ohio, Youngstown. The construction of the temple started in 1984. |
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The Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple. This is a picture of the old building which was converted into a temple till the new temple building was constructed further back on the lot. |
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"The Bridge to Our Heritage" (granite plaque) represents the link between the Western lifestyle and the religious and cultural roots of the Hindu community. |
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Kalashas (sacred pots) brought by devotees being consecrated before commencing the Havan under a large tent. |
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Larger painted Kalashas (sacred pots) to be carried to the main temple. |
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Kalashas being carried to the new temple by the priests and the major donors for abhishekam (sacred bath) of the newly installed deities. |
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Devotees singing outside the Havan tent |
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Havan ritual preliminary to the installation of deities |
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Prominent donors of the Shiva Vishnu Temple performing Havan |
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Devotees doing Abhishekam (sacred bath) of the newly installed Shivalinga |
