Rituals of Belonging: Challenging the Sacred Marginalised Views of Hijras in India
Hijras, a third-gender community deeply rooted in South Asian cultures, has long held spiritual and social significance. Revered for their unique position outside the traditional gender binary, Hijras were historically believed to possess powers to bless and curse, playing integral roles in various...
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| Main Authors: | Seshaa Senbagam, S Vijayalakshmi |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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ACCB Publishing
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Space and Culture, India |
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| Online Access: | https://www.spaceandculture.in/index.php/spaceandculture/article/view/1492 |
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