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Jun 19 21 tweets 4 min read
things labeled as “south asian culture” that are actually hindu + indian.

~ a thread 🧵: 1. mehndi (henna):

used in hindu festivals, weddings, and vrats since ancient india. the word comes from sanskrit: mendhika. used in ramayana-era weddings. not “south asian”, it's hindu tradition.

proof: vedas, sculptures, old marriage rituals. Image
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