Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple at Rebero in Kigali. It is only in Rwanda that Indians from different ethnicities and religions can be found in the same temple. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Located at Rebero mount, Kigarama Sector, Kicukiro District in Kigali City, "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" is the only one of this kind in Rwanda.
Inaugurated in 2O19, the temple serves as the Hindu's first place of worship in the country and is also used as a hall for their community gatherings.
According to the Indian Community in Rwanda, due to Rwanda’s political ideology of unity, the Indians have decided to have one temple of worship, regardless their differing belief backgrounds.
All over the world, the Indians ensure to belong to different communities as a way of staying connected to their beliefs. They are known for loyal reverence for their cultures and traditions, despite their different ethnicities and religions.
The New Times' Photographer Craish Bahizi visited the temple during "Maha Vivah", an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of Indian families and friends. The ceremony, which is the second biggest celebration of Hindus, marks the beginning of the wedding season among believers.
Through a colorful event, the photographer chronicled the ceremony and brought different pictures highlighting the beauty of the temple and the enrolling of the "Maha Vivah".
Indian community on their arrival at the temple for Maha Vivah, Maha Vivah is the second biggest celebration of Hindus, It marks the beginning of the wedding season among believers.
Maha Vivah, is a grand wedding ceremony where it is believed god Krishna wedded goddess Tulsiji.
Members of the Indian community as they arrive at the temple at Rebero. They are ready for Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of Indian families and friends
Maha Vivah, is a grand wedding ceremony where it is believed god Krishna wedded goddess Tulsiji.
Members of the Indian Community in Rwanda at the temple before starting the ceremonial event. It is only in Rwanda that Indians from different ethnicities and religions can be found in the same temple
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends in Rebero, Kigali.
Located at Rebero mount, Kigarama Sector in Kicukiro District in Kigali City, "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" is the only one of this kind in Rwanda.
Inside the "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" at Rebero in Kicukiro District.
Inside the "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" at Rebero in Kicukiro District.
Inside the "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" at Rebero in Kicukiro District.
Inside the "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" at Rebero in Kicukiro District.
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends in Rebero, Kigali.
Maha Vivah is the second biggest celebration of Hindus, marks the beginning of the wedding season among believers.
Inside the "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple" at Rebero in Kicukiro District.
Their first temple of worship in the country was named ‘Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple’. It is constructed at Rebero Mount in Kicukiro District.
Some of their believers at the celebration inside the temple. Their first temple of worship in Rwanda was named ‘Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple’
Maha Vivah, a grand wedding ceremony where it is believed god Krishna wedded goddess Tulsiji.
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple at Rebero in Kigali. It is only in Rwanda that Indians from different ethnicities and religions can be found in the same temple. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
"Maha Vivah", an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of Indian families and friends.The ceremony, which is the second biggest celebration of Hindus, marks the beginning of the wedding season among believers.
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of Indian families and friends. at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple in Rebero, Kigali.
A beautiful look of the interior of the temple during the Maha Vivah, which is the second biggest celebration of Hindus, it marks the beginning of the wedding season among believers.
During the celebration, women can sing different songs
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple in Rebero, Kigali. Flanked with other believers ,the event was really amazing.
Inside the temple , believers sit down follow Archaka (priest) who leads the ceremony. Across the globe, the Indians ensure to belong to different communities as a way of staying connected to their beliefs.
Children beat drums during the celebration of "Maha Vivah", an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of Indian families and friends
Archaka (priest) gracing the Maha Vivah at Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple in Rebero, Kigali.
Maha Vivah, a grand wedding ceremony celebration where it is believed God Krishna wedded Goddess Tulsiji, marks the beginning of the wedding season among Hindus
According to the Indian Community in Rwanda, due to Rwanda’s political ideology of unity, the Indians have decided to have one temple of worship, regardless their differing belief backgrounds.
"Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple was inaugurated in 2019, the temple serves as the Hindu's first place of worship in the country and is also used as a hall for their community gatherings.
Indian women in photo during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends
Archaka (priest) leads the ceremony at "Hindu Sanatan Dharam Temple in Kigali . Indians are known for loyal reverence for their cultures and traditions, despite their different ethnicity and religions.
Indian women in photo during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends
It is only in Rwanda that Indians from different ethnicities and religions can be found in the same temple
Members of the Indian Community take selfie during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends
Indian women in photo during Maha Vivah, an evening of spirits, music, and dance to celebrate the union of families and friends
The Hindu Community in Rwanda was recognized with a certificate of excellence by the World Book of Records for their move to bring together and unify their diverse people