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Lord Shiva
The male consort to the goddess Parvati and father of Ganesha, many of the novel's characters pray to him in the temple.
Rickshaw
A two-wheeled vehicle used as a taxi in the Indian village.
Prasad
The meal of wheat, brown sugar, and butter that the the characters eat during holy festivals and worship.
The Garden
This is the place where Stephen tutors Amisha in English and where the two get to know one another.
Beech Tree
This is the gift that Stephen brings Amisha for Christmas that serves as the shelter under which Ravi tells Jaya her grandmother's story.
The Mill
This business, owned by Deepak, provides wealth for Amisha and her family and occupies much of Deepak's time. It is left unclaimed by Jaya's uncles after Deepak's death.
The Orphanage
A favorite place of Ravi and Amisha's, they take Jaya here to play with the...
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