I had a friend who would be considered "tallo jaats" by many. We used to live in the area where there were prevailing "tallo jaats" i.e. shoemakers..But we grew up together. He finished his bachelors from Amrit Science campus and was really good on his study..I never felt him as anything other than my friend whereas my elder family members had different opinions about him. Would have to argue with them once in a while when he would sit with me and we eat together..!!But I was like what the hell is wrong with the people??? And this was before I came here and my mind become more "liberal" as some would argue..! I totally agree with gorkhali bro that the dalits not allowed to enter the temple is simply cultural practices which were imposed by so called hindu priests so that they can stay superior. Today any educated hindu would consider that as a really bad conception in hinduism now a days.. Revival