The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c10.s3.10
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c10.s3.10
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c10.s3.10
The custom of tonsure was quite common till the end of the last century. A widow was regarded as impure and ineligible for association with religious rites and functions as long as she had not removed her hair. Orthodox people would not take any water or food touched by her.