This document provides a summary of the author's visit to a Hindu temple. It describes several statues and artworks found within the temple, including a statue of Lord Vishnu destroying sins, a statue of the gods Radha and Krishna controlling love, and a statue of the goddess Andal-Bhoodevi incarnated as Mother Earth. It also mentions colorful statues of Hindu gods, sculptures of elephants throughout the temple, and the cultural significance of bindis worn between women's eyebrows.

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

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

3. As you walk up to the temple, you instantly realize that you must take
off your shoes. It was a cultural shock to me, because I never had to
take off shoes in public. As I am walking throughout the temple, I
notice 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 the
people". 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 that
controls 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 incarnated
as the Mother Earth. She was found in the garden of Periyaddlvar. She was the
exponent of Bakthi Marga.

7. This is a statue of Hindu Gods of Supreme
Personality of Godhead.

8. This is one of my favorite statues, because of all the colors expressing the
ornate 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 love
how you could see the intricate details, and theirs red and gold throughout
it too.

10. A bindi is a red décor that girl wear as decorations between their eyebrows.
The red dot on their forehead means high society and marriage. It’s an honor
for 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 in
Hinduism. Ganesha symbolizes as extraordinary of intelligence. Many people
worship this god, because they believe it brings greatness.