Manjit Sandu, president of Guru Nanak Gursikh Temple

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How long: Two years.

Background: B.A. from a branch of Punjabi University, in Patiala, India, plumbing diploma, industrial training.

Most frequent question: "What do Sikhs believe in?"

"We trust in God. All human beings are God’s sons and daughters."

Most unusual question: "How do you cook the free food you offer at the temple? What vegetables and spices go into it?"

Best thought: "We respect everybody who would want to come to temple. You can learn something there about our principles and our community. You can learn more about our religion, which respects all human beings equally."