and in the neighbourhood, which involve the recognition of Hindu deities. Sometimes this may be as harmless as distributing sweets or scattering flower petals. It may seem very innocuous, but in Hindu culture such actions can imply honouring the gods. If Christians do not participate, it can give offence and can lead to ostracism or physical abuse. Indian Christians take different attitudes on the question of “where to draw the line” as to whether to participate in such social rituals or not. But