1. By: Christina McGuire Religious beliefs: Anil daryanani

2. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines Indian by blood Grandparents migrated to the Philippines in the 1950s Ethnic Background

3. Parents are Shirley and Ravi Daryanani Brother is Chand Daryanani Tradition: prayer room Family

4. Both parents studied in local schools in the Philippines Studied Catholic religion His dad was head of church group (Catholic) But, at home strict religious Hindu parents Kicked out of school for having Hinduism beliefs Family

5. Have different religious beliefs and backgrounds Have different ethnicities Made him more open minded Anil, attended ISM since pre-school Friends

6. Born: October 29th, 1993 Started going to a “Bhalvihar” at a young age Religious class Christmas Go to church as a family every Christmas Eve New Years His dad would have them pray together Chant prayers from bible Started to go to the Hindu Temple Early Years

7. Exposure to many Caucasians and Filipinos who were Catholic Spend most time with family Continuously preaching to Anil about praying before sleeping Elementary and Middle school

8. Follows two religious paths Hinduism and Catholicism Occasionally goes to the Hindu Temple or Church Prays every night Not strictly religious Does not follow all rules/beliefs of either religion High School (Now)

9. Difficult to undergo two religious paths Dad’s past However, his family supports him More open minded about religion Empathy