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Continuing a Continuing a Way of LifeWay of Life
Aditi Shah
Being Indian (South Asian) in America
To retain background and culture To embrace their roots Build an identity that includes their
heritage Done in various ways…
Temples
Crucial aspect of Hinduism– Most commonly followed religion
“Today, the Hindu gods and their powerful places of worship in India have been transposed to the West” (Eck 77)
Built in many cities across the nation
Kashi Vishvanatha Temple Flint, Michigan
Vraj
– Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
– re-creation of lord Krishna’s mythological homeland
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS)
Bartlett, Illinois
Inside (BAPS)
Inside (BAPS)
Holidays and Festivals
Coincide with religion Gather mainly in temples for celebration Honor tradition Navratri, Diwali, Bestu Varas, and Holi
– The major ones
Navratri “Nine Nights” honors the Mother Goddess, Durga Dance in celebration
Diwali Festival of lights
– Earthen lamps– fireworks
Holi Spring holiday
Dance Regional
– Bhangra (Punjabi)– Garba-Raas (Navratri)
Classical– Bharat Natyam– Kathakali
Bhangra
Garba-Raas
Bharat Natyam
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