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NJ celebrates Lohri at Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple
Indian Americans gathered at Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple in Morganville, to celebrate Lohri festival on Jan. 12.
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple / Facebook-Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple
The Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple marked a significant milestone by celebrating Lohri, the harvest festival of Northern India, for the first time on Jan.12, at Morganville, New Jersey.
The Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple, New Jersey, is a prominent spiritual and cultural center for the Indian community in the United States. Dedicated to Lord Guruvayoorappan, a revered form of Lord Krishna, the temple serves as a place of devotion and cultural engagement, promoting Indian traditions and fostering a sense of community among its devotees.
The addition of Lohri to its calendar of events highlights the temple's ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and preserve the diverse traditions of India, even thousands of miles from home.
Lohri Poster / Facebook-Sri Guruvaayoorappan TempleThe celebration took place in the temple’s Yagashala, the temple’s divine fire pit, where traditional Vedic Yagnas created a spiritual atmosphere. The Lohri fire, symbolizing the fusion of cultural festivity and sacred rituals, was also lit in the divine fire pit.
The event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the temple management, devotees, and volunteers, whose careful planning ensured its success and warm reception by the community.
Addressing the gathering, Temple Chairman Dharmatma Dr. Yegna Subramanian expressed heartfelt gratitude to the devotees, volunteers, and organizers who made the event a resounding success. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering unity among the Indian diaspora and preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
For the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community, events like these are vital in staying connected to their roots. By hosting the Lohri celebration, the Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple reaffirmed its role as a cultural and spiritual bridge, uniting people from different regions and backgrounds.
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