While the original practice is a form of corporal punishment, its presence in modern "galleries" highlights a shift in perspective:
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While traditionally common in schools, corporal punishment (including the murga ) is now legally banned in Indian educational institutions, though it is sometimes still used informally. The "Fashion and Style Gallery" Context
In the crosshairs of retro schoolroom penance and high-concept style, the Murga Punishment pose finds an unexpected runway. Traditionally known as a humbling squat with ears held tight, this posture is reborn at the Upd Fashion and Style Gallery as a statement on control, form, and the body’s raw geometry.
The punishment derives its name from the Hindi word for "rooster," as the resulting posture mimics a bird. The Position
Recent accounts and historical reports detail how the punishment is sometimes made more severe: