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Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses

  • Written by Robert J. Stephens, Principal Lecturer in Religion, Clemson University
imageHindu devotees offer flowers to gods and goddesses as part of worship rituals.Dinodia Photo/Corbis Documentary via Getty images

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

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