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We Have Always Lived in the Temple: Himal Fiction Fest 2025

A short story

By Amal Singh
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This story is part of the Himal Fiction Fest 2025, a showcase of original Southasian speculative fiction.

Also read: Himal Fiction Fest 2025: Southasian speculative fiction

EVERYONE WORKS in the Temple.

They all have jobs like Alm Taker, Sandal Picker, Low Cleaner, Cleaner, High Cleaner, Bellringer, Chanter, Holy Chanter, High Chanter, Flower Picker, Milk Giver, Holy Drink Maker, Prasad Maker, Priest, Sub Priest, High Priest, Head Priest, God.