Synopsis The book consists of how Dalits have been practicing different religions of Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism portrayed in literary texts written in English and in Telugu language by both Dalits and non-Dalits. Further, the study also has considered news paper reports, magazines and other material. Above all the study also has a field work with in the campus of University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. The Post Graduates, M.Phil. and Ph.D. students are the respondents of the survey. It has been have to be bold, confident and assertive of what ever the religion that they practice.

This book is the outcome of Major Research Project of UGC, New Delhi.