<h1>130 Dalit Families Enter Gidheshwar Shiv Temple, Break 300-Year Caste Barrier with Administrative Support</h1> In a historic move, 130 Dalit families from Gidhgram village in West Bengal entered the Gidheshwar Shiv Temple for the first time, breaking a 300-year-old caste-based restriction. The families, traditionally cobblers and weavers, had faced resistance and economic isolation from other villagers. With the intervention of local administration and police, they were able to perform rituals without obstruction. Despite the breakthrough, there is uncertainty about the lasting impact, as the arrangement was made under administrative pressure. Local political leaders and officials facilitated discussions to resolve the issue, allowing all villagers to worship equally.