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We've Been Rajas - India | Pride T-Shirt | Be Illuminating

Celebrate India's rich cultural history and its evolving inclusivity with this vibrant t-shirt. Featuring an elegant image of a man in traditional attire with the striking Peta hat from Karnataka, this design captures a powerful statement: "We've been Rajas." Below it, the Hindi translation "हम राजा रहे हैं" emphasizes pride in heritage and identity. The Ashok Chakra, representing righteousness, justice, and progress, is depicted in rainbow colors, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride and India's forward movement toward equality.

Historically, LGBTQ+ identities were often acknowledged and accepted within Indian society, with ancient texts, art, and literature evidencing a culturally inclusive attitude. Relationships between individuals of the same gender were not taboo but were instead viewed as natural and a part of India's complex social fabric. Homosexual cohabitation today is legally permitted in India, with protections steadily advancing in mainstream and regional politics.

Notably, discrimination against homosexuality arose largely during colonial rule, with Western moralities brought through Islamic influence and British laws, culminating in restrictive codes like the Indian Penal Code. This design honors the resilience of LGBTQ+ people throughout Indian history and celebrates the vibrant re-emergence of pride and identity within India's modern landscape.

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