The Puja dates back to the Vedic age and is mainly performed by married women who keep fast on this day from sunrise to sunset.

This Maha Shivratri, let us embrace Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati as the embodiment of liberal humans with the right to choose.

This Shabari Jayanti, as women, let us imbibe the resilience, thirst for knowledge and devotion that Goddess Shabari embodies.

This Janaki Jayanti, let us redefine ‘good woman’ and imbibe the power to stand by our choices from Sita 

Phalguna Month is auspicious also because major festivals of Hindu religion are celebrated in this month. Holi, the festival of colour, falls in this month.

Since we belong to a nation where every religion and festival is celebrated with immense enthusiasm, it is imperative to mark our calendars and anticipate the moments of unity with God, family and friends.

If we get rid of gender stereotypes, then Ganesh Jayanti can be a beautiful festival of devotion, enthusiasm and togetherness.

We celebrate Saraswati Puja every year without fail but still, the country couldn’t find a solution to tackle the low female literacy rate. 

Interestingly, Mohini Ekadashi legitimises the idea of gender fluidity in mythology, humanity and society.

Vaishakha month is the second month while Chaitra is the first month and the beginning of a year in Hindu lunar calendar.