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Why do women play second fiddle in religion?

Dr Martin Olando

Within the Vedas of the Hindu holy texts, women were given the highest possible respect and equality. Women are the embodiment of great virtue and wisdom and women were allowed full freedom of worship (Atharva Veda 14-1-64). Chanda Vyas, born in Kenya, was the first female Hindu priest in the United Kingdom

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