Women perform final rites in Damauli

TANAHUN, Nov 24: Breaking the traditional stereotypes, many women in Damauli, Tanahun, are making efforts to change the conservative mindsets and abolish deceptive customs. As per the Hindu tradition, only men are allowed to carry dead bodies and perform the final rites while women are not authorized to do so. However, some women in Damauli have dared to go against this practice.