The Himalayas are known for their strong cultural heritage. People still live with a community mindset in the villages where they share all aspects of life from birth to death. Women are mostly housewives and farmers as well as cattle and buffalo herders. Men usually leave their homes to find work in the cities or abroad and rarely come home so women are left to take care of all aspects of life here. Our area is a unique example where Hindus and Muslims live in harmony by participating in each other’s cultural events and sharing in festival traditions. Two major events that take place near us are the Navratra Festival at the famous Chandra Badini Temple for 9 days twice a year in months of April and October. People coming to visit the pajari (mountain) region can feel safe to walk here for miles without encountering any fear of being hassled by others; rather they can expect to be warmly welcomed into people’s hearts and homes