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Meanings of aravani in English
Synonyms
Examples for "hijra"
Examples for "hijra"
1
This journey, known as the hijra, is considered the beginning of the Islamic era.
2
But others have befriended her, inviting her to visit hijra communities elsewhere in India.
3
Many Indians fear a hijra's curse, which is said to bring infertility or bad luck.
4
The hijra veiled themselves with ritual and mysticism, keeping mostly to their temple in the Garden.
5
Would the hijra call it miraculous, or abhorrent?
1
Transgender women, known as hijras, have long been considered auspicious in India.
2
But hijras like Seema believe more needs to be done.
3
Yet hijras have long been considered auspicious in India.
4
Other hijras generally offer anal sex too.
5
Under the Raj, the British tried to ban hijras as a breach of public decency but inevitably failed.
Usage of aravani in English
1
Despite a history stretching back thousands of years, the hijra or aravani, are discriminated against and many live in poverty.