Fight for Hindu priests of lower caste in India – BBC News

For centuries in India, only people of the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first of a caste lower than the Brahmin caste to be ordained within a state-sponsored program. He hoped to open the way for others. But a lawsuit and a fear of intimidation have prevented the authorities from appointing priests other than Brahmins. Created by Sindhuvasini Tripathi: Filmed by Debalin Roy: Published by Kevin Kim: Please subscribe HERE. .

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