In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshippers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ...

Flower decorations at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. Hindu texts describe worship with flowers as one of 16 “upacaras” or “services” to the divine.

Offering flowers in temples holds deep significance in Hinduism, symbolizing devotion and purity. Fresh, fragrant flowers are offered to deities, generating positive energy. Flowers offered to God ...

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Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India. Once revered by the Aztecs, marigolds also feature prominently in Hindu rituals across India. Photographed ...

Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Ganesha, the remover of obstacles; or the warrior goddess Durga.

Hindu texts describe worship with flowers as one of 16 “upacaras” or “services” to the divine. In temple rituals, “pujaris,” priests responsible for conveying the offerings to the ...