In a remote village, two souls were bound by an "index" of fate they never chose. The Chains of Tradition
(meaning "alms") is a raw and poignant exploration of the intersection between religious superstition and human exploitation. Set in a rural community, the narrative follows two central characters: Suli (Mukta Barve) and Tayappa (Upendra Limaye). Their lives are derailed by the "tradition" of the cult of Yellamma, where seemingly minor physical attributes—like matted hair for Suli or a medical condition for Tayappa—are interpreted as divine signs that they must be dedicated to the goddess. The Erasure of Self Becoming a Index Of Jogwa