Language : English & Few Hindi dialogues with their translations.

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● Author's Note ●

Golden Lotus is a work of fiction set in the imaginary village of Ponnamarai. Although the story is inspired by historical events, social realities, and certain religious and cultural practices, it does not depict any specific village, individual, or community.

This novel has been written after research using available historical sources and references. However, history is vast, layered, and often interpreted differently across sources. Despite every effort to ensure authenticity, unintentional inaccuracies or omissions may remain. If any such errors are present, they are entirely inadvertent, and I sincerely apologize.

The purpose of this book is neither to diminish nor to misrepresent any religion, culture, caste, or community. Its intent is to explore a historical period and the human experiences within it through a fictional narrative.

I encourage readers to approach this story with the understanding that it is a work of fiction inspired by history, not a historical document.

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● Content Warning ●

This book is intended for readers aged 18 and above.

These themes are included as part of the story's narrative and setting and do not reflect or endorse the views of the author.

Your mental health matters more than this story. Please feel free to stop reading if any of the following topics may be triggering for you. There will be no additional trigger warnings throughout the book—these are the only warnings you will receive.

Trigger Warnings:

Caste discrimination

Child exploitation

Pedophilia

Sexual exploitation

Erotica / Explicit sexual content

Physical violence

Bloodshed and graphic injury

Emotional abuse

Psychological trauma

Mental health struggles

Religious exploitation

Misogyny and patriarchal oppression

Grooming

Death

Grief and loss

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

First Edition, 2026