Andrea Maragh Macko Oral History Interview
Andrea Maragh Macko discusses her migration from Jamaica to NY then Miami and growing up in a strict Hindu household, her family history of Pandits, and founding mandirs in Jamaica and Miami, FL. Her family was very involved in growing Lakshmi Narayan Mandir and then Amar Jyoti mandir in Miami. Andrea also discusses the songs and traditions passed down in her family.
Lucille Bhavani Maragh and Children
Lucille Bhavani Maragh in Kingston, Jamaica at her home with children Ramesh Maragh and Andrea Maragh Macko.
Maragh Family Heirlooms
In this slideshow, you will see:
A murti (statue) of Hindu God Vishnu that has been in the Maragh family for over 60 years
Handmade manjeera cymbals made in Jamaica and passed down to various Maragh generations.
Rekashe Macko Wedding Photos
In this slideshow, you will see:
Rekashe & Vanda Hindu wedding reception in Miami, Florida in 2013. Andrea Macko's son, Rekashe and his bride, Vanda, after their Hindu wedding following Indo-Jamaican customs. Also pictured are Sanissa Guha and Sanngeeta Macko.
