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She describes that to be a president you do not have to be a priest, but you have to have administrative skills and knowledge of the religion and its rituals so that the devotees get a full experience.  She describes how it is necessary to maintain order and discipline to set an example for others to follow, and to command the proper respect as a leader.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip 3:  \u003c/strong\u003eDr. Uma Mysorekar describes how initially there was skepticism among members of the Hindu community about building a temple.  She talks about how a small group spearheaded the project, out of the desire to have a place of worship.  After the temple was built there were obstacles faced due to local ignorance about the Hindu religion.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip 4:\u003c/strong\u003e  Dr. Uma Mysorekar discusses the expansion of Ganesh Temple.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip 5: \u003c/strong\u003e Dr. Uma Mysorekar discusses the number of employees working and living at the Ganesh Temple, and the benefits they receive.  She describes their properties in the Flushing area that encompass the temple, community center, and housing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip 6: \u003c/strong\u003e Dr. Uma Mysorekar describes how the influx of immigrants into the Flushing and population growth led to the search for a temple in the area.  She discusses how the community found a building that was a former Russian church on Bowne Street which was going to be razed, and then bought the property.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip 7: \u003c/strong\u003e Dr. Uma Mysorekar describes how the relationship between the Ganesh Temple and the local Flushing community has improved over the years.  People from the area started to visit the temple and ask about their activities.  She discusses how communicating with people resolved the earlier tensions.  Now people are more aware of the activities at the temple including the Sri Ganesa Chaturthi festival every year.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of Full Interview\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Uma Mysorekar slowly phased out her successful OB/GYN practice to take on increasing responsibility at the Ganesh Temple in Flushing, Queens, the largest Hindu temple in the United States (by number of devotees). 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