Throughout the village of Anandapur (and the queue for Kali River Rapids), you can find examples of Asian religious artifacts. There are symbols representing both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, along with offerings of all sorts left by the people of the town.
Nearby, a series of stone statues have fallen victim to a landslide (notice that the heads of the statues are all at the same height, since they once sat together on level ground).
This is just one example of the damage being caused by illegal logging activities in the Anandapur District. The cutting of the forest (distant chainsaws can even be heard in this area) means the rains can more easily wash away the soil. A protest against Tetak Logging Company is being planned. Fliers posted around the village invite concerned citizens to attend an upcoming rally. It may be the last chance to stop the destruction and preserve Anandapur, its ancient artifacts and the people's way of life.
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