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Himachal's Jodidara Tradition Fades in Modern Times

Himachal's Jodidara Tradition Fades in Modern Times

In a region of India, a tradition called Jodidara where brothers share a wife is becoming less common.

It was once a way to keep families together and prevent land from being split up.

But now, with people getting better jobs and moving away, the tradition is fading.

People are more likely to marry one person each, and Jodidara marriages are rare.

It seems this change is because of modern life, where people have more choices and opportunities outside their villages.

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