No, it was banned.
Alive and Well
no.
yes
yes, according to the pilgrims there is one pilgrim still alive in this world =]
Yes, there is still gold in CA. It is very expensive today to mine or pan for gold, but there are still people who do it.
No, Shudras are a varna in Hindu society traditionally associated with service roles, while Untouchables, also known as Dalits, were considered outside the varna system and faced severe social ostracism and discrimination. Untouchables were historically considered impure and were relegated to performing menial and degrading tasks.
Untouchables
The Untouchables, called in India the Harijans.
The Untouchables were members of the lowest social caste in India, who were considered impure and were often subjected to discrimination and exclusion from society. They performed occupations deemed as "unclean" such as handling dead bodies or working with leather. The discrimination they faced was based on the belief in the Hindu caste system.
untouchables
untouchables
In ancient India, the Untouchables were considered to be the lowest class in society. They collected human waste and pollutants. They were essentially slaves that were not considered human but thought to be property.
the untouchables
India caste system with the untouchables
India Caste System with the untouchables
untouchables
the untouchables had the least power in India's social structure