1. Hindu TEMPLE Elia Robinsonanthropology 121 Pro. Wolfe 11/27/12

2. This was the very first object you see as youre walking up towardsthe Hindu Temple. I thought it was a beautiful piece of art. Thistemple, I could feel the piece and tranquil spirits.

3. As you walk up to the temple, you instantly realize that you must takeoff your shoes. It was a cultural shock to me, because I never had totake off shoes in public. As I am walking throughout the temple, Inotice that the janitors have to take off their shoes while cleaning.

4. This is a statue of the Hindu God Lord who destroys the sins of thepeople". The Hindu scriptures, Vishnu, out of love towards His devotees,incarnated as Venkateswara and appeared for the salvation of humanity.

5. This beautiful statue of Sri Radha Krishna is about Supreme Goddess thatcontrols love. These enchanted individuals are Supreme Goddess of all people.Hindu individuals believe they are very powerful.

6. This amazing statue with ornate details is Sri Andal-Bhoodevi was incarnatedas the Mother Earth. She was found in the garden of Periyaddlvar. She was theexponent of Bakthi Marga.

7. This is a statue of Hindu Gods of SupremePersonality of Godhead.

8. This is one of my favorite statues, because of all the colors expressing theornate details. This god named Sri Padmavathi-Lakshmi was a fierce warrior.He had wild boar with tusks. He fought well and killed many.

9. You see these amazing sculptors of elephants everywhere you go. I lovehow you could see the intricate details, and theirs red and gold throughoutit too.

10. A bindi is a red dcor that girl wear as decorations between their eyebrows.The red dot on their forehead means high society and marriage. Its an honorfor Hindu girls to wear it, because it means prosperity.

11. The amazing statue of the Goddness of Mythology is one of the most popular Gods inHinduism. Ganesha symbolizes as extraordinary of intelligence. Many peopleworship this god, because they believe it brings greatness.