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Hidden Histories of Indian Women | Manu Pillai Part 3

SparX by Mukesh Bansal

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The Legend of the Goddess's Menstruation

An ancient legend tells the story of a British officer named Munro who stopped funds for a festival celebrating a goddess, claiming it was nonsense since she was just an idol. His wife then began bleeding uncontrollably until a local figure explained that upsetting the goddess had caused it. After reinstating the festival, the locals created a legend symbolizing the triumph of their goddess over colonial power.

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