Our Deities

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    <span>HINDU TEMPLE OF DELAWARE</span>
    <h1>Our Deities</h1>
    <p>
      Learn about the deities of Mahalakshmi Devasthanam,
      their significance, stories, and associated pujas and sevas.
    </p>
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    <!-- GANESHA -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">GANESHA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Ganesha</h2>
        <p>
          Lord of beginnings, wisdom and success,
          worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/ganesha/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=ganesha">PUJAS</a>
        </div>
      </div>
    </article>

    <!-- MAHALAKSHMI -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">MAHALAKSHMI PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Sri Mahalakshmi</h2>
        <p>
          Goddess of prosperity, abundance, purity,
          generosity, beauty and divine grace.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/mahalakshmi/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=mahalakshmi">PUJAS</a>
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      </div>
    </article>

    <!-- RADHA KRISHNA -->
    <article class="deity-card">
      <div class="deity-photo">RADHA KRISHNA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Radha Krishna</h2>
        <p>
          Krishna and Radha represent divine love,
          devotion and the soul's relationship with God.
        </p>
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          <a class="story" href="/deities/radha-krishna/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=radha-krishna">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

    <!-- RAMA PARIVAR -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">RAMA PARIVAR PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Rama Parivar</h2>
        <p>
          Lord Rama with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
          represents dharma, devotion and righteous living.
        </p>
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          <a class="story" href="/deities/rama-parivar/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=rama">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

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      <div class="deity-photo">SATYANARAYANA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Satyanarayana</h2>
        <p>
          A form of Lord Vishnu associated with truth
          and traditionally worshipped through Satyanarayana Puja.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/satyanarayana/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=satyanarayana">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

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    <article class="deity-card">
      <div class="deity-photo">VISHVAKSENA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Vishvaksena</h2>
        <p>
          Commander of Lord Vishnu's divine forces
          and guardian associated with Vaikuntha.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/vishvaksena/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=vishvaksena">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

    <!-- NAVAGRAHA -->
    <article class="deity-card">
      <div class="deity-photo">NAVAGRAHA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Navagraha</h2>
        <p>
          The nine planetary deities honored in Hindu
          tradition and worshipped for harmony and wellbeing.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/navagraha/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=navagraha">PUJAS</a>
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    <!-- NARASIMHA -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">NARASIMHA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Narasimha</h2>
        <p>
          The powerful incarnation of Lord Vishnu,
          revered as a protector of devotees against evil.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/narasimha/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=narasimha">PUJAS</a>
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    <!-- MURUGAN -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">MURUGAN PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Murugan</h2>
        <p>
          Also known as Karthikeya and Subrahmanya,
          the son of Shiva and Parvati with Valli and Devasena.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/murugan/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=murugan">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

    <!-- SHIVA -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">SHIVA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Shiva</h2>
        <p>
          One of Hinduism's principal deities,
          associated with transformation and spiritual awakening.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/shiva/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=shiva">PUJAS</a>
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    </article>

    <!-- DAKSHINAMURTHY -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">DAKSHINAMURTHY PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Dakshinamurthy</h2>
        <p>
          A form of Lord Shiva revered as the supreme
          teacher and source of spiritual knowledge.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/dakshinamurthy/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=dakshinamurthy">PUJAS</a>
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    <!-- AYYAPPA -->
    <article class="deity-card">
      <div class="deity-photo">AYYAPPA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Ayyappa</h2>
        <p>
          Dharma Shastha, revered in the tradition
          as embodying the spiritual powers of Vishnu and Shiva.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/ayyappa/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=ayyappa">PUJAS</a>
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    <!-- SAI BABA -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">SAI BABA PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Shirdi Sai Baba</h2>
        <p>
          Revered for teachings emphasizing love,
          compassion, forgiveness and unity.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/deities/sai-baba/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=sai-baba">PUJAS</a>
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    <!-- HANUMAN -->
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      <div class="deity-photo">HANUMAN PHOTO</div>
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        <h2>Lord Hanuman</h2>
        <p>
          Embodiment of devotion, strength, courage
          and selfless service to Lord Rama.
        </p>
        <div class="deity-buttons">
          <a class="story" href="/hanuman/">STORY</a>
          <a class="pujas" href="/pujas/?deity=hanuman">PUJAS</a>
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      <h2>Request a Puja or Seva</h2>
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        Select the service and your preferred dates.
        The Temple Office will review availability and confirm the final schedule.
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    <a href="/index.php/my-temple/">
      REQUEST PUJA / SEVA
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