The novel did not start as a full-length book. It originated from a controversial short story by Jayakanthan titled (Entering the Fire), published in 1968. The short story depicted a mother performing a ritual cleansing on her daughter, Ganga, who had been sexually assaulted, urging her to move on with her life.
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: A modern film with the same title was released, though it features a different story centered on a road accident. The novel did not start as a full-length book