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Sindoor
1media/sindoor_thumb.jpeg2020-06-22T03:17:16+00:00Saide Singh2a9e06a636eb89311c320b7ffd316e247adb680372Indian bride having sindoor applied to the middle part of her hair. As seen in Medium Magazine, 2018.plain2020-06-22T04:18:22+00:00Saide Singh2a9e06a636eb89311c320b7ffd316e247adb6803
Stanza One Sindoor:Traditional red powder used in the middle part of an Indian bride’s hair.
Stanza Two Costlier, more lucrative gifts: In reference to how Indian men hyper-sexualize the bodies of women and feminine appearing folx. Brothel: Place for men to engage in sexual activities with prostitutes.
Stanza Three Sasur (ससुर): Translated from Hindi, sasur means “father-in-law.” Kanyadaan: Literal translation from Hindi is “gift,” but it also means “giving away the bride.” Lucre: Money
Stanza Four Maro: Possibly referring to the bamboo-tent used for Hindu weddings. Also known as “mandap.”
Stanza Five Kitchree: Split pea rice that can also be spelled “khichri” and/or ”kitchri.”
