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Here are some Thai students.
They get an introduction into what the hymns are about: Shiva and the lingam in the background.
People are pouring water on it and milk and various sacred items. And they sing this hymn to Shiva. Or Hanuman or other Indian Gods.
But this puja is nearly over. The cleaning woman takes the garbage bag.
Thank you, says the girls. It was very instructive. I think you have answered all our questions. The cleaning woman is ready.
Thank you. Thank you. They learned a lot.
Come up here and get a dot on your forehead, says the Brahmin. You have been so interested.
You must also have a consecrated holy banana.
What about you, he asks the other girl: donĀ“t you want? Okay, let me just get such a Hindu dot on her forehead.
and some bananas. Thank you, says the girls to the nice Indian priest.
The girls look at the watch. Time has been running. But they have really learned a lot from this visit.
We have. He will be glad when we get home and tell about it.
We better leave now. The girls say goodbye.
On there way out, they write down some words said on the fine pictures in the temples.
They photograph the pictures.
so they can make a really nice report for their teacher.