Question

why did the holyman who gives Santosh's mother his blessings, surprised?​

Answer 1

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The part of India where Santosh was born has a negative bias against girl child. So the holy man was surprised because Santosh's grandmother wished for a girl child.....♥

Answer 2

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The part of India where Santosh was born has a negative bias against girl child. So the holy man was surprised because Santosh's grandmother wished for a girl child

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