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A Folklore of Menstruation

Menstruation is still considered taboo among Hindu (many other) cultures. However, Hindu Literature or Vedas has no mention of anything bad about this biological process.  Women are barred from entering public places, touch food, and are also not allowed to see any man during periods. History says that seeing a man on the day of menses may make her pregnant.  This Navratri, are you willing to hear an astonishing story?  A long long time ago in the Satayuga , when Raja Daksha  was unwilling to accept the Shiv-Sati love, then Sati on wrath, burnt herself to death. Shiva with the loss of her beloved, filled with both rage and grief. With no other option left, his yearn made him lift the perishable body of goddess Sati and do his ' Tandava'. And pledged not to stop until the body decays.  On the other hand, Vishnu was terrified because the rage of Shiva was gonna destroy the universe. He then used his Sudarshan Chakra and split the corpse into 51. This resulted in ...