ભદ્રંભદ્ર (Bhadrambhadra)

"Bhadrambhadra" is considered the first humorous novel in Gujarati literature. The story follows Bhadrambhadra, an orthodox Brahmin who is stubbornly traditional in his views. Through satire and humor, the novel critiques societal norms and blind adherence to rituals, exposing the absurdities of extreme orthodoxy.