Navratri is often regarded as a celebration of women empowerment because it upholds the power of a woman by worshiping Goddess Durga.

Do we respect women in daily lives as much as we venerate Goddess Durga? Do we allow a woman to take lead in house, office or any big decisions of life? A feminist lens to the festive season.

Sharad Navratri is considered one of the most divine and powerful festival of Hindu religion. It is believed that Goddess Durga descends on the earth on the first day of Navratri and stays with her devotees for nine days.