Married Hindu women exchange 'bagina' in bamboo-made soops laced with turmeric
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Bamboo crafts thrive during Gowri-Ganesha festival
Married Hindu women exchange 'bagina' in bamboo-made soops laced with turmeric By M.B. Pavan Murthy The verse, ‘Bidiru Nanarigalladavalu…” (Bamboo, to whom doesn’t I belong...) from Saint Shishunala Sharif’s song poignantly highlights…
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Published September 2, 2023 · 3 min read
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