I am a student at the University of Minnesota studying Hinduism.  I am interested in the Hindu diaspora in America- how Hindus have adapted their religion to this completely new place.  If anybody would like to respond to my questions, it would be greatly appreciated.

How would you identify yourself?
What does it mean to you to be a Hindu in America?
Why do you come to temple?
For social purposes?
Do you feel challenges being a Hindu here than if you were in India?
Why is Hinduism important to you- tradition, values, for your children?