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what is polyandry?
short by / on Sunday, 20 July, 2025
Polyandry is a rare marital practice where one woman marries two or more men, often brothers. In India, this tradition is observed in certain tribal regions like Himachal Pradesh’s Hatti community. It helps preserve ancestral land by preventing its division among heirs. Though legal under local customs, it's fading due to modern education and changing social values.
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