A Pushti Marg Temple in Pennsylvania



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Dancers portray both cultural and Indian national values.

Backstage at the Cultural Center erected on the Vraj property for public performances.

A comedic play portrays east-west conflict in a middle class Indian family.

Impromptu remarks by Dr.Allen Richardson on stage at the Cultural Center at Vraj.

Dr. Catherine Cameron and Dr. Allen Richardson on stage at Vraj awarding gifts to performers.

Priest attending to the needs of Sri Nathji during a darshan at the new temple (haveli) at Vraj. A hindola or swing is also provided for the deity.

Long shot of the worship area of the temple. The picture shows the verandah of Shri NathjiÌs haveli with a pond erected in front for a special darshan. The haveli has been constructed within the temple.

Pilgrims congregating for prasad, food blessed by the deity and offered at no charge to devotees.

Vraj leadership offering gifts to a visiting Goswami on stage at the Cultural Center. The Goswamis are spiritual leaders of the faith who are direct descendents of its founder, Vallabhacharya (1470 - 1532 C.E.)

View from the temple across the Chandra Sarovar as bus loads of pilgrims arrive at Vraj for the dedication.


All images © E. Allen Richardson/The Pluralism Project

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