Childbirth-related superstitions, which can be deadly, have been thriving in India for centuries. Photo: Reuters
Childbirth-related superstitions, which can be deadly, have been thriving in India for centuries. Photo: Reuters
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Prayed for a child, raped by a godman: India’s deadly childbirth superstitions

While self-styled holy men prey on couples desperate for children, myths surrounding eclipses can be just as deadly. Welcome to Maharashtra

Childbirth-related superstitions, which can be deadly, have been thriving in India for centuries. Photo: Reuters
Childbirth-related superstitions, which can be deadly, have been thriving in India for centuries. Photo: Reuters
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