In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, two brothers from the Hatti tribe married the same woman, Sunita Chauhan, reviving the traditional practice of polyandry known as "Jodidara." The three-day celebration in Shillai village drew hundreds of attendees, highlighting the tribe's unique cultural heritage. This custom, though rare, continues to be socially accepted in the region.
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