Guys, I recently heard an interesting story from my grandmother - she told me that in their village women sometimes gambled, especially during holidays and family gatherings. I was curious, how common was this in traditional Indian culture? Did women often take part in such games, and how did the customs of the time treat it?
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For example, I have friends from different countries telling me how they celebrate holidays with different games, and it's always interesting to learn. I think that gambling in any society reflects not only entertainment but also deep cultural meanings.
In India, women also participated in gambling, especially on festive days and during festivals, which is well described here https://khelnow.com/tips/ancient-hindu-gambling-rituals-india. It explains that gambling was part of rituals and entertainment in which women could participate. Personally, I have seen the older generation playing games like dice at family festivals in India, and women would sometimes join in too. It was not only a way to have fun, but also to show good luck and even receive blessings for the future.