Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Straight men dress up as women here in India, as a fertility prayer: Chamayavilakku
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In society, men and woman have their roles cut out for them and also, to a large extent their attire…. But one ritual, demolishes the difference between genders and social norms. This is Chamayavilakku. The unusual festival is celebrated in the southern part of India in the state of Kerala. This festival is celebrated in the premises of Kottan kulangara sree devi temple in Chavara Village, where thousands of boys and men cross-dress to please the goddess Bhagavathy. Men from all parts of India come to participate in this strange and bold festival. As one enters the premises of temple one can witness women with lots of jewelry and in traditional attire but if you look closely, you will realise that these are men and not women. This cross-dressing festival has a lot of tales linked to its or
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Result 2Classical dance performance during Krishna Janmashtami at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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An Indian classical dancer performs on stage during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi.
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Result 7Krishna Janmashtami cultural programme at Yogmaya Temple in Delhi
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