Chapter Overview
Set in a South Indian village, *Bharathipura* follows Jagannatha—Western-educated, liberal-minded—who returns home and challenges caste injustice by urging untouchables (Holeyaru) to enter temples and touch sacred icons. His radical act triggers ironic social twists, revealing how entrenched traditions fight back even under modern ideals. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}Important Keywords
Caste system, Untouchability, Holeyaru, Jagannatha, Modernity vs Tradition, Iconoclasm, Sacred taboos, Social reform, IronyDetailed Notes
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