Kumbha Abhishekam of the Hindu Temple of Delaware
Rituals



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Community members carrying Kalash (container of water) on their head as they circumambulate the temple.

Priests leading the procession.

Priests lighting the sacred fire using ancient methods.

Priests preparing to light the fire.

Priests lighting the sacred fire.

Priests blowing to light the fire.

Priests proceeding with the sacred fire ceremony.

Priests chanting during the havan (auspicious invocation of fire).

Rituals performed by the priests outside the temple.

Ceremonial breaking of the coconut outside the temple.

The temple bell is hung from the temple and is sounded during rituals.

Members ringing the bell during the aarti (concluding prayer and offering for peace).

Members circulating the temple ground.


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