Because there remains a guarded atmosphere between
Christians and Hindus throughout the region, especially around the times of
Hindu festivals, they were mindful to call taxis even when we were to go a
short distance, making sure we would not be walking the streets during the time
of preparation for the Hindu festival of Dashain. During this festival
elaborate decorations are set up to encase the main street in color and lights.
Temporary temples are set up to honor certain gods/godesses and lots of loud
speakers ensure no one could possibly miss this celebration. 
It
seems that Hinduism is everywhere! Not only did we see its evidence in the
elaborate festival decorations, but we saw shrines, gods, and idols in a
variety of places. We even saw several trees whose roots and trunks had been
adorned with little idols and shrines.
