CBSE Class 9 English – Bharathipura

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9th - English (Reader Part‑1)

Bharathipura

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, Irony

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