Kumbha Abhishekam of the Hindu Temple of Delaware
Community

The President and his wife leading the board of trustees into the temple.

Community members enter in lines to see the ceremonies.

Grandmother explaining the ceremony to her grandchild.

Community members sing aarti (prayer) at the conclusion of the havan (auspicious invocation of fire).

Community members singing aarti at the conclusion of the havan (auspicious invocation of fire).

The President of the Temple Association, Dr. Sarma and his wife Dr. Patibanda, lead the community members into the temple.

"Shanti Priya" (the adopted calf of the temple) enjoys loving attention from the community members.

Community members sit in the tent outside observing the havan (auspicious invocation of fire).

Priest circulating objects to be offered in the havan (auspicious invocation of fire).

Community ladies engrossed in the ceremony.

Joyful Children.