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Radio 4,6 mins
“It’s considered very auspicious to invite Hijra - transgender people - and seek their blessings and offer them donations.”
Beyond BeliefAvailable for over a year
Transgender people play a significant role within Hindu communities in India. They are known as Hijra and are invited to bless babies and newly married couples. Indian transgender activist Vyjayanti Vasant Mogli – who is herself a trans woman – discusses the Hijra community with Ernie Rea.
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