HOCKESSIN, DELEWARE, USA, May 27, 2006: Priests invited Lord Siva into the Delaware Hindu Temple on Tuesday night. And in a few moments, 60 worshippers were reciting the God’s name more than a thousand times. By Sunday night, the names and attributes of Siva will have reverberated in the temple more than 10 million times. If that seems like an incredible number, consider that for 45 days worshippers have gathered to take part in the recitation and a blessing known as Koti Kum Kum Archana, a community prayer for peace and prosperity. The Siva yagnam (sacred offering) is the year’s most sustained period of devotion for the hundreds who take part, said Patibanda Sarma, president of the temple association, which serves 5,000 families in the greater Delaware region. When holy names of Siva are recited, they add to a temple’s vibrational energy and sacredness, said Mani Subramanian, a member of the temple’s board of directors. For the full report, click URL above.
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