Hijra | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins attends a child's blessing and learns about the role of the Hijra in Hindu festivities.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 5'20''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Hinduism | Practices | Festivals and Rites of Passage
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: The Ganges with Sue Perkins
- Series: 1
- Episode: 3
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