A Pushti Marg Temple in Pennsylvania

Entrance to exhibit of baithaks or traditional places of pilgrimage established during VallabhaÌs lifetime. The exhibits serve as symbolic references that are identified with VallabhaÌs own journeys to holy sites in India.

Example of a baithak showing Vallabha.

Tents erected for food vendors during the dedication ceremonies.

Hungry pilgrims purchase traditional Gujarati food from vendors.

A throng of pilgrims surrounding the Goswamis during the procession to the new temple.

Researchers (Richardson and Cameron) in an audience with visiting Goswamis who explained the special darshans that were conducted during the dedication.

Helicopters landing near the temple bring priests from New York, New Jersey and Houston to the dedication.

Helicopter dropping flower petals on the new temple as an expression of worship (puja) as throngs of pilgrims press toward the temple carrying banners.

Helicopter circling the temple in a traditional sign of respect and worship.

First helicopter landing carrying a priest from another pushti marg temple in the United States for the final day of dedication ceremonies.