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[Photograph of a Murti Sthapana celebration in Burnaby]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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2006-05-15
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Photograph of an installation ceremony (sthapana) for a Radha-Krishna murti (sacred image) at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Murti Sthapana, meaning "sacred image" and "placing/installation," is a special ceremony where scared images of Hindu gods are installed in temples.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Murti Sthapana, meaning "sacred image" and "placing/installation," is a special ceremony where scared images of Hindu gods are installed in temples.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Sanskrit Religions Institute, "Installing a Sacred Image Murti Sthapana/Prana Pratishta."
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