# Protesters Demand Nepal Revert to Hindu State February 17, 2007 Source: Turkish Press Kathmandu-Around 1,000 protesters have rallied in Nepal's capital to demand that the Himalayan nation revert to being a Hindu state after the government declared the country secular. Nepal was the world's only Hindu nation until the government made it a secular country last year following massive protests which forced its Hindu monarch to end his absolute rule. King Gyanendra is viewed by many devout Hindus as a living incarnation of Vishnu, the god of protection. The protesters, who included "sadhus" or Hindu holy men, chanted "Hindus unite -- declare Nepal a Hindu state" as they marched into the heart of the city. Police estimated the crowd at about 1,000. See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Nepal ](/news-stories/nepal) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Hinduism ](/religions/hinduism) - [ Civic ](/tags/civic) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)