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Jul 14, 2010

Hindu ritual powers temple renewal

Here's a video that appeared in the "Democrat and Chronicle" that covers the recent Maha Kumbhabhishekam ceremony that took place at the Sri Vidya Temple in Rochester, New York. To read the full article on the ceremony click the link above. ...

Jul 5, 2010

My South Indian Spiritual Adventure

Chris from San Diego, California, shares his experience of the 2010 South Indian Odyssey. Our next spiritual adventure is to the Himalayas of Nepal and North India in October of 2010.
Jul 3, 2010

Happy 4th of July

New York City lights up with a spectacular display of fireworks. View from Queens, NY Some photos from last year's 4th of July celebrations.
Jul 2, 2010
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Around the Main Event

Around the main event volunteers are busy making it all happen. Driven by a dedicated and inspiring group of youngsters the coordination would make any general proud. As a dear friend remarked to me: "In most temples the parents bring their kids along. Here the kids bring their p
Jul 1, 2010
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The Homa Ceremonies Begin

Reporting later in the day with all photos taken with my trusty iPhone. This blog post is also done with the iPhone. Thanks to Apple, we have real time reporting Devotees waiting to begin the homa fire ceremonies Later in the day after many hours of chanting.
Jun 30, 2010
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Sri Vidya Temple Kumbhabhishekam

The Sri Vidya Temple Society in Rochester, New York, is celebrating its Maha Kumbhabhishekam from July 1 to 11. The central deity of this temple is Rajarajeswari, the Supreme Being in a feminine aspect. A Kumbhabhishekam for a temple normally happens once every 12-years. Renovati
Jun 30, 2010
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Cow and Horse Blessing

6am: Ceremonies began with a cow and horse blessings. Then the kumbhas from the temple were paraded into the main tent to begin the homa ceremonies which will go on for the next 11 days. There are at least twice as many people here at 6am compared to last night. Hundreds more are