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When the body becomes a temple: How Chhattisgarh’s Ramnami Samaj turned caste defiance into an act of faith

Reported by Deccan Herald 18 Oct 2026, 4:17 am IST 1 min read

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Ramnami Samaj: Discover how the anti-caste movement from Chhattisgarh that tattooed the name of Lord Ram on their bodies inspired the theme Nishan for a major Durga Puja in Kolkata this year with deep devotion.

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Section: India
Places: Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
First reported by: Deccan Herald
Reporter: souvik ghosh
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 4:17 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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