Nagarvadhu (also Nagaravadhu or Nagar Vadhu; Devanagari: नगरवधू; lit. 'bride of the city') was a tradition followed in some parts of ancient India. Women competed to win the title of a nagarvadhu, and there was no taboo against the practice.
Nagarvadhu (also Nagaravadhu or Nagar Vadhu; Devanagari: नगरवधू; lit. 'bride of the city') was a tradition followed in some parts of ancient India. Women competed to win the title of a nagarvadhu, and there was no taboo against the practice.
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