5 places where women get married: The practice of polygamy in India is especially seen in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and in Tibetan communities. In this tradition a woman marries more than one man. Who are often members of the same family like brothers. This tradition is also linked to the legend of the Pandavas, where Draupadi was the wife of all five Pandavas.
Nigeria’s unique tradition
Women of the Irigwe tribe in Nigeria practiced ‘co-husbandry’, where they were married to different men. This tradition ended in 1968. But its remains can still be seen in some of the older members.
A modern example of polyandry in Kenya
In 2013, a unique case came to light in Kenya, where two men married one woman. Kenyan law recognizes such provisions, allowing the tradition to be legally protected in some areas.
Tribal traditions of South America
The Bororo and Tupi-Kawahib tribes in South America (South American tribal customs) practice polygamy. Here women are married to multiple men, thereby maintaining solidarity and property in the social structure.
community polygamy in china
Fraternal polygamy is prevalent in some areas of China, where brothers marry the same woman. The main objective of this tradition is to avoid division of family property. Here it is believed that a child can have many fathers, which maintains harmony in the society.
