Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
A Hindu Temple Dedicated in Memphis, Tennessee
July 1, 2006
Memphis Commercial Appeal article about this event:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/faith_and_values/article/0,2845,MCA_25342_4817117,00.html
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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir A Hindu Temple Dedicated in Memphis, Tennessee July 1, 2006
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| The presentation of the murtis (statues of the gods) for all to see with offerings in the foreground | Kothari Swami performing aarti, a ceremony asking for the gods to embody their likeness in the temple | Offerings to the deities at the mandir (temple) dedication | The cavernous hall was separated by sex, men in front and women in the back, an immemorial tradition |
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| Sri Shiv, Pavarti and Ganesha | Sri Krishna and Rada, his gopi (cowherd girl) wife | Swaminarayan (god reincarnate after Krishna) and Gunatitanand Swami (his devoted vassal) | Sri Ram, Sita and Hanumanji |
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| Photographs (on right) show the Swamis, humans given the task of leading the earthly flock; clockwise from the top left are Bhagaji Maharaj, Shashtriji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj (the current head of Swaminarayanism), and Yogiji Maharaj | |||
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Memphis Commercial Appeal article about this event: http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/faith_and_values/article/0,2845,MCA_25342_4817117,00.html |
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