“239. A Kandala, a village pig, a cock, a dog, a menstruating woman, and a eunuch must not look at the Brahmanas while they eat.” – Manusmriti The taboo around menstruation is a topic that finds its roots in not only present socio-political structures but also in religious practices. Religion has since long set not only spiritual but also social norms. This article hopes to understand the...
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