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Chhattisgarh: Priests Walk Over Married Women To Bless Them Motherhood
In a strange mode of worship, a group of priests walked on the backs of 200 married women in a traditional fair at Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district to bless them with children. While a doctor called it "inhumane", the temple authorities stated that several women have been blessed with children with this ritual. Besides, the 'Madhai Mela', organised to worship goddess Angaarmoti, witnessed thousands of devotees without adhering to the COVID-19… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Social Issues, Spiritual leaders, Safety Protocols
Courtesy: New Indian Express
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I survived Sexual Assault from a Spiritual Leader: Actress Anupriya Goenka
Bollywood actor Anupria Goenka said that she survived a sexual assault in her teenage. The 33-year-old actress stated that she left 'scarred' when a spiritual leader tried taking advantage of her. “I kept doubting myself because I had believed in him for so long and did not think it was possible," Anupria added. Moreover, she mentioned that the incident took a toll on her mental health for a longer duration.
Tags: Aupria Goenka, Aashram, Physical abuse, Spiritual leaders
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
