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- What: The authors explore and analyze this intricate interplay, S. Sadique et_al which illustrates the nexus between cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and social governance around the body within the community (Ali 2023; Scheper-Hughes and Lock 1987). Highlighting that the primary purpose of performing the Pōthī is to ascertain whether the girl has engaged in sexual intercourse before marriage, it reveals the community`s emphasis on premarital chastity and the importance placed on ritual as a means of verifying a bride`s virginity. 5 Limitations of the Study This study has several limitations that should be . . .
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