Sibsankar Mal

Between tradition and survival: Understanding the psychosocial dimensions of Hijra clapping ( Taali ) practices in the Kolkata Metropolitan, India

Introduction The taali, the distinctive hand-clap of the Hijra community, occupies a paradoxical space in South Asian public life, functioning as a sonic marker of gendered identity, a ritual instrument of devotion, and a means of economic survival. Despite its cultural visibilit...