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Spiritual leader of Hare Krishna's Avenue Rd

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Spiritual leader of Hare Krishna's Avenue Rd

Date4/18/1978

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Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Spiritual leader of Hare Krishna's Avenue Rd. temple; Visvakarma (right) conducts test with 6-month-old child to see whether baby will choose the book or money on trays. It's supposed to indicate whether child chooses business life (coins) or spiritual life. Four of five choose coins.

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Rites and ceremonies

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013270F

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