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Untouchable

Shot in New Jalpaiguri, India

 

Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous social groups from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions. There are many different names proposed for defining this group of people, including Panchamas ("fifth varna"), and Asprushya ("untouchables").

 

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Uploaded on March 5, 2013
Taken on November 10, 2012