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WATCH: After Nearly 200 Years, Family In Maharashtra's Beed Welcomes Girl Child With Drums, Fireworks & Sweets

Beed: The Dahiphale family from Parli welcomed a girl child after nearly 200 years, celebrating her arrival with grandeur. The newborn was taken home from the hospital in a beautifully decorated chariot during a procession. The unusual incident was reported in Parli on Saturday and became the talk of the town. The family celebrated the birth with drumbeats, fireworks, decorations and distribution…

WATCH: After Nearly 200 Years, Family In Maharashtra's Beed Welcomes Girl Child With Drums, Fireworks & Sweets

The Dahiphale family from Parli, Maharashtra, welcomed a daughter after a gap of nearly 200 years. The newborn was taken home from the hospital in a chariot adorned with decorations, and the occasion was celebrated with drumbeats, fireworks, and the distribution of sweets. This unique event took place on Saturday and drew attention to the town. The family's joyous reception of the girl child echoed the traditional celebration of a son's birth and challenged the prevailing gender bias in society.

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