Reconfiguring identities through the sacred: Mythic counterstorytelling and caste reality in Varanasi
European Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on April 04, 2026
Abstract
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Ahead of Print.
The River Ganga and the city of Varanasi in India are revered across Hindu scriptures for their liberational and redemptive powers. Nevertheless, the city and its riverbanks are home to a few of the most marginalised communities of Hindu society, like the ...
The River Ganga and the city of Varanasi in India are revered across Hindu scriptures for their liberational and redemptive powers. Nevertheless, the city and its riverbanks are home to a few of the most marginalised communities of Hindu society, like the ...