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Socio-Religious Significance of a Male Child in the Life of an Indian Womas as Depicted in the Bhojpuri Folksongs

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35290
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In Indian society, the importance of having a male child is reflected in both social and religious aspects. Spiritual attempts to bring forth a male child is portrayed by offerings to the gods, pilgrimages, sacrifices, and obedience to the family elders.
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