Food and faith

East Dallas’ Kalachandji’s — known for its vegetarian lunch and dinner buffets — also exemplifies our neighborhood’s religious diversity

The Christian holiday Christmas garners great attention this time of year, but East Dallas is home to people practicing various religions. The popular vegetarian restaurant Kalachandji’s, for example, is part of a Hare Krishna community full of devoted followers whose vivacious festivals, such as spring’s Benediction Moon Festival, include singing, dancing, chanting and feasting in the streets of East Dallas. The food at Kalachandji’s restaurant, which is enjoyed by patrons of all doctrines, satisfies body and soul, followers say, and is an integral part of religious ceremony. Photographer Hilary Schleier earlier this year captured images of the Hare Krishna rituals inside and around the restaurant and temple.

A temple member plays music during a Wednesday-evening class.

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Temple members hold hands and dance during a live Kirtan show. 10% off your next in-store purchase with this ad.

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