All body secretions
are regarded a source of ritual impurity in traditional Hindu culture (ashaucha).
During their menstrual cycles, women are regarded ritually
unclean, and menstrual fluid is considered a cause of impurity.
Menstruation, on the other hand, is seen as a sign of good
fortune since it signifies a woman's reproductive abilities.
The ceremonial observances and taboos for menstruating women
range greatly between socioeconomic groupings.
Women are subject to just a few restrictions in certain
organizations, such as a prohibition on visiting temples during that period.
Women are required to limit themselves to certain areas of the
home and abstain from ordinary tasks such as cooking in other groups.
Although such a rigid practice may seem restrictive, many
women valued this time off as a monthly break from their daily
responsibilities, which would be handled by the other women in the family.
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