Kumbha Abhishekam of the Hindu Temple of Delaware
Rituals



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Community members awaiting ritual instructions from the priest and carrying water from the different sacred rivers in India.

Performing the Abhishekam (pouring sacred water) on top of the Gopuram (elaborate spire located above the main sanctuary).

Performing the Abhishekam (pouring sacred water) on top of the Gopuram (elaborate spire located above the main sanctuary).

Performing the Abhishekam (pouring sacred water) on top of the Gopuram (elaborate spire located above the main sanctuary).

Priests showering sacred water on the Gopuram on top of the temple.

The helicopter showering the temple ground with flower petals.

Flowers covered the temple grounds and tents.

Beautiful flower decorations in the temple tent.

Beautiful flower decorations in the temple tent.

The coconuts used during the rituals.


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