Although not recorded in offical data 5 Aravanis reported to have died in the 2008 Indain tsunami and many believed to be missing. Gives background to the discrimination they face in Indian regardless of natural disaster's. Lists the losses they suffered 'cash savings, housing, dancing cosutumes etc.' some having to rely on charity via a local temple 4 years post tsunami. Includes a set of discrimiantory questions addressed to Aravanis applying for a ration card and refers to them being treated from an only sex-related perspective.

 

https://odihpn.org/magazine/aravanis-voiceless-victims-of-the-tsunami/

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