I visited the huge Sri Siva Vishnu (sp?) Temple that happened to be just two miles from me in Lanham, MD, and I happened to do it without even knowing on a day of the “puja” to Lord Vishnu. It was mostly my own curiosity about other religions and my feeling that there are many ways to the same God “force” that led me to do this on my own. I was one of the few non-Indians or non-Nelapese there, but it certainly was a wonderful spiritual feeling to connect with so many others and a learning experience for me. I met many wonderful, nice people who were welcoming and open to sharing their religion with me and made a couple of friends as well. I met two other Caucasians, one blonde middle-aged lady from Utah wearing a slightly traditional pantsuit with her Indian husband accompanying her and a gay male couple who had come to share in the festivities. It was very spiritual and very eye-opening, even though I wish I’d understood more and been able to translate better : ) Jen