A Pushti Marg Temple in Pennsylvania



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Assembled masses eagerly await the approach of the first helicopter carrying a priest.

The procession halts on the ramp entrance to the new temple with helicopter hovering above.

Beaming priest in saffron shirt leaving helicopter arrives for the dedication.

Arrival of third helicopter carrying a priest for the dedication.

Decorative swing called a hindola for sale in the bazaar. In the Vallabhacharya tradition, the hindola is also employed as a seat for the image of Krishna as a child.

Decorative swing (hindola) outside of the bazaar which also sells books, musical instruments and Ayurvedic medicine.

Humanitarian drive for blood marrow outside of old temple (haveli). The structure was originally built as a family resort in Schuylkill County.

Food being brought out from kitchen for those who will partake of prasad, food blessed by the deity.

Brightly colored royal procession moves toward the temple with flags and parasols.

Thronging crowd at the ramp entrance of the new temple. Vraj crew is filming the ceremonial procession.


All images © E. Allen Richardson/The Pluralism Project

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