Balaji Temple Ushers In New Year In Traditional Way

January 2, 2017 Religion

Members of the Srivari Sri Balaji Temple on Elizabeth Avenue held a traditional New Year’s Day ceremony.

Chanting, the ritual bathing of a Hindu god’s idol and the lighting of 21 oil lamps highlighted the Srivari Sri Balaji temple’s first New Year’s Day observance.

The 2,000-square-foot prayer hall, located on Elizabeth Avenue, was packed Jan. 1 with members of the temple who had come to pay respects to the idol of their god, Lord Srivari, and deliver a message to the outside community.

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