The subversive Koothandavar-Aravan festival is celebrated in Koovagam, Tamil Nadu annually. It is peopled by the trans community who celebrate their marriage to Lord Aravan.
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Ritushuddhi Practice: Is Menstruation Just A Biological Construct? Rituals have historically proven to be hallmarks of cultural diversity, providing us with narratives and a window into the past cultural contexts in which they were created. The problem arises when the ritual and ceremonies stay fixated on that period of time and don’t evolve with the
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