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Photos: Fulfilling a promise by building a new home for worship

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Anniversary celebration
Members of Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir celebrated their first anniversary in their new home in Farmington, Minn., on May 22.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News

Members of a Minnesota Hindu community gathered for a three-day celebration to mark the first anniversary of their permanent place of prayer.

After nearly 15 years of worshiping in a refurbished two-car garage, the congregation is finally at home in a former Lutheran church in Farmington, Minn.

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Hide-and-seek sari
Satya Balroop's young grandchildren entertained themselves by hiding under her sari.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News
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Anniversary celebration
Members of Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir celebrated their first anniversary in their new home in Farmington, Minn., on May 22.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News
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Respect
A devotee expressed respect for Swami Bhajanananda Maharaj in the decorated entryway of the Hindu temple. The swami came from Toronto to be part of the anniversary celebration.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News