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Rani Rajagopal, left, Bindu Sheth, center, and Laxmi Jain, right, talk outside after lunch as they walk back to their condos.  ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community.  RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.

Rani Rajagopal, left, Bindu Sheth, center, and Laxmi Jain, right, talk outside after lunch as they walk back to their condos.  ShantiNiketan, located in Tavares, Fl., is a gated retirement community catering to Indian immigrants. Residents dine on vegetarian meals, partake in daily yoga as well as Bhajans (prayer) everyday at noon. Some women dress in traditional sarees and their is a strong sense of community.  RNS photo by Julie Fletcher.