Gejje Pooje by M K Indira is a social novel which was written in the 1960s.
Gejje Pooje, translating from Kannada to English means anklet flowers, has the name suggests is about the life of Devadasi’s. The book deals with the life of Chandra who happens to be the daughter of a Devadasi named Aparna. Due to her linage Chandra most of her life struggles with the identity of being a prostitute’s daughter. Chandra’s only dream is to be educated and be married to the guy whom she loves immensely. Despite of her linage, will she find the love of her life? Will Chandra be able to break out from the custom and lead a happier life or with the social pressure will she bow down to the custom and become a prostitute?
Gejje Pooje by M K Indira is a social novel which was written in the 1960s.
Gejje Pooje, translating from Kannada to English means anklet flowers, has the name suggests is about the life of Devadasi’s. The book deals with the life of Chandra who happens to be the daughter of a Devadasi named Aparna. Due to her linage Chandra most of her life struggles with the identity of being a prostitute’s daughter. Chandra’s only dream is to be educated and be married to the guy whom she loves immensely. Despite of her linage, will she find the love of her life? Will Chandra be able to break out from the custom and lead a happier life or with the social pressure will she bow down to the custom and become a prostitute?