The Life of Hinduism

(Barré) #1
The following images may be viewed at the web site
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/vasu/loh. We are
grateful to Bradley Ackroyd, doctoral student at the
University of Florida, for its design.

A. Mahalakshmipuram Hanuman on a more ordinary
day
B. Motorcycles and mopeds parked outside the
ISKCON temple on “Hare
Krishna Hill,” Bangalore
C. The goddess Mariamman in neon lights
D. Hindu bridegroom arrives on a white horse for his
wedding in Gainesville, Florida
E. House of delicate sticks for Lakshmi
F. The women of Barsana in a famous Holi ritual of
reversed gender roles
G. Procession from the fort at Ramnagar to the site
representing Lanka
H. Adult actors in the Ramlila
I. Jacket for the DVD version of Ramanand Sagar’s
Ramayan
J. Ferajvali, the lion-riding goddess
K. The luminescent Anandamayi Ma
L. Ravidas beaming his blessing upon the temple
M. Ravidas displaying his inner sacred thread
N. Hindu volunteer wounded in the assault on the Babri
Mosque, 1990

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