Jodidara, The Polyandrous Tradition of Himachal Pradesh
In the remote Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh, India, the Hatti community practices an ancient polyandrous marriage tradition known as Jodidara. This custom involves a woman marrying two or more brothers, aiming to preserve family unity, prevent the division of ancestral land, and maintain economic stability. The practice, though rare today, is conducted with mutual…