During my visit, I analyzed my encounters with Hinduism in terms of the anthropological definition of religion, "a set of beliefs based on a unique vision of how the world ought to be, often revealed through insights into a supernatural power, and lived out in the community" (577). ... The visit also allowed me to understand how lucky I am to live in a city that "serves as an immigrant gateway," a perfect depiction of the forces of globalization, which are "stretching and shaping religions and religious practices" (Guest 610). ...

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