Periods: Do you know these Indian customs and history regarding menstruation?

There are different beliefs about menstruation in India, in some regions, a festival is celebrated after the first menstruation of women. People of different castes and religions live in different parts of our country India, so each has different customs and beliefs. There are many beliefs regarding menstruation.

Today in this article we are going to tell you about the customs related to time in ancient India.

In many places in India, girls are declared untouchable during menstruation. In such a situation, it is propagated not to touch many things, and not to go near them. Even today women are considered impure during menstruation. In many parts of the country, women are prohibited from entering temples and kitchens during menstruation.

Girls during menstruation in India are treated strangely i.e. they are considered untouchable. At the same time, there are many states in India where this period is seen as auspicious. South India is one of them.

In Tamil Nadu, a girl is called 'manjal niratu vija' after her first period. It is a grand ceremony. All relatives are invited. In this ritual, the girl's uncle makes a hut out of coconut, mango, and neem leaves. After this, the girl is bathed in water mixed with turmeric. After that, the girl is made to wear a silk saree.

After taking bath she stays in the hut. Delicious food is kept in the hut made by maternal uncle. The celebration of Manjal Niratu Vija concludes with 'Punya Dhanam'. After this, the hut is removed.

What does history tell us about menstruation?

In earlier times women used to bury their menstrual clothes. This cloth was used for witchcraft.

In the olden days, women were kept separate. The reason behind this was not untouchability but to take care of women during this period. They take all the food and drink there so that they do not face any problems.

Women were prohibited from entering temples and worshiping. But the reason behind this was something else. It is said that during menstruation the legs ache and they are told not to go to the temple as the temples are tall and the car facilities were very less.

Periods are considered the most important stage in the life of girls. Menstruation is said to be the time when a girl begins her true journey and takes her first step toward maturity.