11 Questions
What is the significance of the lotuses in the courtyard?
They represent purity and detachment while living in the material world.
How many people can the assembly hall occupy?
Two and a half thousand people.
What is the name given to the Hindu monks that reside in the temple?
Sannyasi.
What does the shikre atop the temple represent?
The Himalayan realm where the gods live, and the upward journey that must be made to reach it.
What is the purpose of the waving flags on top of the shakers?
To let devotees know which organization the temple might relate to.
What is the Munda?
The flat plateau where traditionally in India we would walk up onto the stairs.
What is offered to the deities upstairs?
Sumptuous and pure vegetarian foods.
What is the purpose of the images or Murthy's in the Inner Sanctum?
To allow devotees to connect to God and focus their prayers and desires.
What does the swastika symbol represent in Hindu culture?
The swastika symbol represents bringing goodness from all four directions of the world.
How is the Hindu swastika different from the Nazi swastika?
The Nazi swastika is flipped over and its Chhota Don its side, while the Hindu swastika is over five thousand years older and doesn't have any negative connotations.
What is the purpose of the production er in Hindu tradition?
The production er is a form of devotion and performing this action rewards us with blessings from God.
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