This Novel Represents The Saddening Story Of The `Devdasi` Tribe. What Is A Devdasi? It Is A Tradition Created By People With Evil Intentions For Their Own Benefits. She Is A Victim To Misconceptions, Wrong Traditions, So Called Religion, All Created In The Name Of The God. A Devdasi Is Offered To The God And Thus Becomes A Public Property. Any Male Member Can Claim Her. She Falls Prey To The Harassment Of The People. This Novel Presents A True Picture Of Her Torture In The Name Of Traditions. The Author Has Presented The Anguish Through `Suli`, The Main Character. He Neatly And Immaculately Presents The Various Aspects Of A Female Mind, The Language, The Feelings, Etc. `Chaundak` Should Be Recognized As A Novel Penetrating The Real Facts Of The Life Of A `Devdasi`.