It’s hard to be involved at my local Temple in Staten Island because I dorm in the city, and I’m always overwhelmed with school. However, I try to make time once in a while and go to my Temple on some weekends. It gives me a way to learn about my religion, and culture. When I went most recently, I helped the priest by performing certain rituals, and going around to the people who came, and giving them “prasadam”, which is food that has been blessed. You eat this (usually a sweet) after you have prayed. I will definitely be doing this more often. A widely celebrated holiday is coming up this weekend so I’m excited to attend the temple again, and help around with what is needed to make the celebration it’s best.
Hi Priya,
Your volunteer sounds very rewarding which I’m sure it is! Hope the celebration this weekend is a success.