Dear Sri Sravana-ji,

Usage of the word Kinnara in connection with Hijras and other non-binary gender aspects seems to be new and recent.

Do you or other list members have studies or references establishing otherwise, i.e., showing usage of the word Kinnara in connection with Hijras or related gender aspects ?

On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 6:54 AM Sravana Borkataky-Varma via INDOLOGY <indology@list.indology.info> wrote:

All,

I am looking for scholarships on the Kinnars/Hijras especially in the context of rituals around the womb, menstruation, pregnancy, and fertility in general.

Additionally, interviewees have stated that Gorakshanath in one of his many births was born as a kinnar. Hence, the Kinnar Akhara owns 50% of Nath fortunes. Love some information on this as well.

Thank you.

Best,
Sravana
PS: Apologies to members for cross posting.
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Sravana Borkataky-Varma
Lecturer, Hindu Traditions
Harvard University

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