They turned their bodies into temples: The Ramnamis of Chhattisgarh and their living connection with Lord Ram
The Ramnami community, originating from Sant Parsuram's vision of accessible worship, tattooed the name of 'Ram' across their bodies to overcome caste-based temple restrictions. Though their numbers have dwindled due to modern pressures, younger generations continue to uphold core values of equality and daily devotion, with their abstract concept of Ram as an omnipresent faith.
The Ramnami community, originating from Sant Parsuram's vision of accessible worship, tattooed the name of 'Ram' across their bodies to overcome caste-based temple restrictions. Though their numbers have dwindled due to modern pressures, younger generations continue to uphold core values of equality and daily devotion, with their abstract concept of Ram as an omnipresent faith.
