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Ladies chanting and singing bhajans in praise of Lord
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Men listening and chanting the bhajans
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Brahma, one of the Hindu Trinity Gods refered to as Creator of all mankind. Brahma is regarded as the Supreme Being, the god of gods. Lord Brahma is the originator and the generator of the mankind. Brahma symbolizes the universal mind, as creation is the work of the mind and the intellect.
Ganesh
Lord Ganesh is son of Lord shiva and Parvati. Lord of wisdom, wealth and removal of all obstacles.
Hanuman
Hanuman is the monkey deity renowned for his courage,power and faithful,selfless service.He is often worshipped with Rama and Sita, and also alone.
Holi celebration Mar 2008
The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which comes in February end or early March. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'. Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve
Holi celebration Mar 2008
Doing Aarti before the Holi celebration
Krishna
Krishna is often considered the eight incarnation of Vishnu.Lord Krishna is the embodiment of love nad divine joy, that destroys all pain and sin.
Lakshami
Lakshami is the eternal consort of Lord Vishnu, and is often worshipped with him as lakshmi-narayana.She is worshipped in her own right, particularly during the festival of Diwali.
Maa Sakti
Maa Sakti is called as Durga, for She is the destroyer of all obstacles on one’s spiritual journey. Maa Durga is also Called as Mahishasura Mardini. Means Maa Durga slayed down a demon named Mahishasura who represent the animal features in human like ego, ignorance, greed & selfishness.
Rama
Rama is one of the most commonly adored gods of Hindus and is known as an ideal man and hero of the epic Ramayana. He is always holding a bow and arrow indicating his readiness to destroy evils. He is also called "Shri Rama". More commonly he is pictured in a family style, (Ram Parivar) with his wife Sita, brother Lakshman and devotee Hanuman who is sitting near Lord Rama's feet.
Saraswati
Saraswati is the goddess of learning and the Arts,and is closely connected with all aspects of hindu culture.
Shiva
Shiva appears in a meditating but ever-happy posture. He has matted hair which holds the flowing Ganges river and a crescent moon, a serpent coiled around his neck, a trident (trishul) in his one hand and ashes all over his body. The Lord's attributes represent his victory over the demonic activity, and calmness of human nature. He is known as the "giver" god. His vehicle is a bull (symbol of happiness and strength) named Nandi. Shiva-Linga, a sign of the Lord, is adored instead of
Surya(The Sun)
Sun is regarded as a planet in Indian Mythology. Hindus adore him with the belief of Sun God.Sun is a symbol of energy and power in body. It is believed that he bestows good eyesight to his devotees. Success in life is considered the grace of Sun.
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