Additional
Information: The Hijra are thought of as intersexed persons, and although some are born intersexed, most are created through castration. The Hijra are devotees and servants of the Bahuchara Mata, or the Mother Goddess.
Hijra Sites:
The Works on Hijra in Indian Sub-Continent The Works on Hijra in Indian Sub-Continent: Photographs by Takeshi Ishikawa, profile of the photographer, and related books. (Hijra) http://home.interlink.or.jp/~takeshii/
The Hijras of India The Hijras of India: Provides help on conducting research on the Hijra community. Includes bibliography, links, and search terms. (Hijra) http://www.mindspring.com/~sara23/hijras.html
The Mystery of the Threshold - Ali of Southern India The Mystery of the Threshold - Ali of Southern India: Documentary project explaining the history, social organization, and religious life of transgendered people in southern India. (Hijra) http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/indologie/kolam/kolam1/alieng.html
Additional
Information: The Hijra are thought of as intersexed persons, and although some are born intersexed, most are created through castration. The Hijra are devotees and servants of the Bahuchara Mata, or the Mother Goddess.
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