Kumbha Abhishekam of the Hindu Temple of Delaware
Celebrations

Musicians invited from Canada playing traditional Indian instruments.

Local community members perform traditional Indian music at the ceremonies.

Two young dancers perform a prayer dance.

Community members performing aarti in front of beautiful floral decorations.

Youth members often lead the aarti (prayer).

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.

After an eventful weekend, community members participate in a lively and energetic traditional Indian dance called Garba/Raas Lila in which members reenact the amorous games played by Krishna and Radha.

After an eventful weekend, community members participate in a lively and energetic traditional Indian dance called Garba/Raas Lila in which members reenact the amorous games played by Krishna and Radha.

After an eventful weekend, community members participate in a lively and energetic traditional Indian dance called Garba/Raas Lila in which members reenact the amorous games played by Krishna and Radha.

After an eventful weekend, community members participate in a lively and energetic traditional Indian dance called Garba/Raas Lila in which members reenact the amorous games played by Krishna and Radha.

The center piece which the dancers circle around.

Two youths participating in traditional dance, Dandia Raas.

Community members all enjoy Dandia Raas.

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.

Dancers performing the traditional classical dance, Bharata Natyam, which is a form of prayer.