有些人仍然把护照带到庙宇

他们支付象征性的费用，向神祈祷，祝福他们的美国签证。艾哈迈达巴德（Ahmedab​​ad）有这座哈努曼神庙（Hanuman Temple），称为“签证寺”。

The tale unfolded in the tapestry of a nation where the pursuit of the American dream is deeply woven into the fabric of society. Some people still take their passports to temples. They pay a token fee and pray to gods to bless their U.S. visa.

这个故事是在一个国家对美国梦的追求深深地编织成社会结构的国家的挂毯中。有些人仍然将护照带到寺庙上。他们支付象征性的费用，向神祈祷，祝福他们的美国签证。

There’s this Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad, which is called the “visa temple.” The priests here offer prayers to help people get their visa stamped—especially for the U.S.

艾哈迈达巴德（Ahmedab​​ad）有这座哈努曼神庙（Hanuman Temple），称为“签证寺”。这里的牧师提供祈祷，以帮助人们盖章，尤其是对美国的签证

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But what’s strange is that this happens even when news reports feature stories of Indians being deported from America in chains, like criminals.

但是，奇怪的是，即使新闻报道的故事有关于印第安人被锁链驱逐出境的故事，例如罪犯，也会发生这种情况。

Despite that, the faith holds strong. Some think it’s not interviews or paperwork only—another thing decides who passes and who doesn’t.

尽管如此，信仰仍然坚强。有些人认为这不仅是访谈或文书工作，另一个事情决定谁通过了谁没有。

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It’s not religion alone. It’s a mix of helplessness, faith, and the quiet hope that gods might listen when systems don’t.

这不是宗教。这是无助，信仰和安静的希望，即当系统不这样做时，神可能会倾听。

The obsession to get to the U.S. remains profound. Even when stories of suffering, exploitation, and disillusionment return home, the dream doesn’t die.

到达美国的痴迷仍然是深刻的。即使遭受痛苦，剥削和幻灭的故事返回家园，梦想也不会消失。

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There is something heartbreaking about holding on to ritual when the game is hardly fair. No temple can promise dignity abroad if policy does not allow it.

当游戏不公平时，坚持仪式有些令人心碎。如果政策不允许，任何寺庙都能保证在国外尊严。

However, for many, it appears that doing something—no matter how little—is better than doing nothing. After all, when hope is all that is left, even a ₹150 prayer is worth it.

但是，对于许多人来说，看来做某事（无论多么少）比什么都不做要好得多。毕竟，当希望剩下的一切时，即使是150卢比的祈祷也值得。