Author Archives: Melissa Moy

Written by Suman Saran: May 4, 2005 Introduction             The presence of Hindu religious, or spiritual, leaders in the United States is a crucial link between the ways in which Hindus treat religion in terms of ritual and at the personal level.  … Continue reading →

Written by Suman Saran: April 9, 2005    Located on Corona Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens, the Geeta Temple Ashram is a visually prominent temple serving the Hindu community in New York.  The temple hosts a variety of programs, rituals, and festivals … Continue reading →

Written by Bali White: May 11, 2005 In my family, for my mom, my grandmother and myself, Durga is really important.  It is the tradition that has been passed down in my family.  All the females in my family have really … Continue reading →

Written by Bali White April 12, 2005 The Goddess Durga The goddess worshipped at the serene Durga Mandir just outside Princeton, New Jersey, is the same goddess worshipped throughout India. She is known as both a mother and a warrior and … Continue reading →

Vaisno Devi Cave – Northern India, Kashmir (Original Cave) A. Sign: Art Work by Shiv Dayal Patwa – (917)382-7754 B. Entrance to Main Chamber 2 C. Fire Door (Emergency Exit) D. Altar E. Maha Kali – power F. Maha Laxmi … Continue reading →

A. Postcard Pictures and Donation Box B. Various Statues in Front of Altar -Brass: Durga and Ganesha -Clay: Durga and Ganesha -Siva -Small Deity Sculptures: Laksmi, Durga, Ganesha -Goddess Picture -Lalita Tripura Sundari C. Divyajyota D. Canister Divyajyota Traveled In … Continue reading →

A. Placards (Topics listed on Next Sheet) B. Circle of 9 Goddesses: Skandmata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, Sidhidatri, Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chanderghanta, Kooshmanda C. Jalarambaba D. 4 Hand Form of Visnu and Krsna as Referred to in Bhagavad-Gita Figure is Holding 4 … Continue reading →

A. Vaisno Devi Cave Exit B. Vaisno Devi Cave Entrance C. Ganesha Cut-Out D. Bhairav (Demon Form of Siva) E. Dedication to Origin of Ganges Including: Mother Goddess, Siva, Gamukh, and Sri Bhagirath F. Open Stage G. Picture of and … Continue reading →

A. Entry Bell B. Store C. Open Shoe Cubby Holes D. Main Entrance E. Doorway to Other Chambers (Upstairs, Himalayan Model, Residence) F. Annapurna; Nandi (Vehicle); Siva G. Donation Box H. Mirrored Wall I. $151 Donation Posters of Gods (With … Continue reading →

Written by Douglas Peters Introduction Nestled in the warehouse district in the Woodside section of Queens, there exists a truly remarkable Hindu temple, almost invisible to the outside world.  For a long time, the only things marking this temple as something … Continue reading →