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After watching a demonstration showcasing the dynamic capabilities of Philips Color Kinetics ColorBurst Powercore LED fixtures — including the fact that the fixtures can be easily programmed to create color-changing light shows — Dr. Mysorekar and her team were confident that these powerful fixtures would far outperform the existing outdated lighting system. White light from the old fixtures positioned at the base of each tower was so weak that it did not even reach the tops of the towers. To ensure complete and proper illumination, the installation team mounted ColorBurst Powercore fixtures along the back and sides, and across the top, of each tower.

The temple now displays breathtaking light shows every night, beginning around 8 PM and running until midnight. The lights have garnered an enthusiastic response from the public, as people from all different faiths congregate to watch and snap pictures. "The lights have brought a completely new look to our temple, which has helped us tremendously with gaining recognition," Dr. Mysorekar said.

The vibrant new lighting system has also helped the Flushing Ganesh Temple break new ground: it's now the first Hindu temple to showcase color-changing LED fixtures on its towers. "This is something extraordinary, and I'm so proud that our Hindu temple is the first to ever do this," Dr. Mysorekar said. "It has really made a powerful impression, not just on our devotees, but also on other cultures that wish to observe the temple."