Tag: Sri Vidya Temple
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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.
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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 parents to t...
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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. The evening sun pierces its way throu...
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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 expected to…
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