islamic temple
The Hindu Temple Society of North America was formed on January 26, 1970. At that time the Hindu Temple Society of North America established a Hindu Temple-Culture Center and constructed the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapathi Devasthanam (located at 45-57 Bowne Street in Flushing Queens). “The logo of the Society, adapted from Sri Satya Sai Baba's ecumenical symbol, is a light surrounded by insignias of several religions with OM on top. It signifies universality, catholicity and spirit of tolerance of Hinduism. While stressing the supremacy of the Absolute and deifying some of the major aspects as represented by the main deities, the Center stresses the totality and fundamental unity at the core of all religion. Hinduism has no place for crusades”. (http://www.indianet.com/ganesh/) “The Temple provides a spectrum of approaches to God. Since the human body itself is veritably a temple, Deities within can be invoked and worshipped. One has only to delve deep within to reach God who d!wells in each one of us. The path of Bhakti or Devotion is an easier method. Worship of a Deity or Deities of one's choice "Ishta Devata," helps the devotees to focus their attention and relate to God. The consecrated Vighrahas or idols, when worshipped co
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Flushing Queens, Ganapathi Devasthanam, City Minus, Sai Baba's, York City, Ishta Devata, maha vallabha, Maha Vallabha, Bowne St, Vallabha Ganapathi, Sri Maha, maha vallabha ganapathi, sri maha vallabha, ganapathi devasthanam, vallabha ganapathi devasthanam, sri maha, vallabha ganapathi, main entrance, york city, hindu temple, flushing queens, hindu architecture, society north america, strangely misplaced, ganapathi devasthanam located,
Approximate Word count = 899
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
 |
