A VARIOUS ASPECT OF HIJRAS LIFE IN MYTHOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Suraj Singh Bhadoria, Dr. Arun Bhargav Jadhav

Abstract


In this study we are going to show the various phases, life style and aspect of hijras with the correlation in our Hindu mythological background. Hijras are generally considered as a Devine, sub demi gods, they have some spiritual power, blessing towards the human welfare, good wishes, luck etc,

These powers given by god to him. They are known as a God child, made for some purpose and aim towards the community of living entity. The people of this community also maintain a equilibrium between human entity and nature.

There is various cultural aspect of these kind of people regarding to the rituals and workship in our community. God made everyone as a unique character to act their role in this universe. Similarly, these community of people also made for some has some unique characters, features in respect to their god creature.

Hindu mythology gives a unique significant value of hijras in human welfare.

But there is some social stigma, rejections, discrimination which affects the social, economic, health status of these community of people in our India.


Keywords


Hijras, Lgbt, Gender Variance, Prostitutes. Avtar, Masculinity, Feminity. Avtar, Vedic Culture, Ardhnari, Reunion, Masculinity, Feminity. Fertility. Transformation, Nirvana. Aravan, Transformation, Sacrices. Hijras, Niravana, Guru- Chela. Masculinity, Fe

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