DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, April 2, 2001: The South African Hindu community, numbering about a quarter million, ends a week of special prayers Monday with celebrations at all major temples across the country. Since March 26, Ramayana week has been observed at many temples, with devotees keenly joining in recitals of the scripture and other activities. The week culminates Monday evening as devotees celebrate Ram Navami, the day that warrior God Ram appeared on earth.
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