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Full Story:Set during the period just before World War II,Ganadevata is the saga of Shibkalipur,a small village on the banks of the river Mayurakshi in the Birbhum district of present West Bengal. Through the interactions and conflicts between myriad range of characters who stand as typical representatives of their social class - Aniruddha,a rebellious blacksmith who along with his carpenter friend Girish refuse to continue under the traditional barter system. Debu Pundit,the much-respected pillar of society who gets radicalized and questions the system for its injustices and prejudices,Chhiru Pal the nouveau-riche village strongman,Jatin a freedom-fighter under house-arrest,Durga,a clever and free-spirited prostitute and a host of characters including the wives of the principals and other inhabitants of the village.

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