Festivals and celebrations play a vital role in Indian culture, and women are often at the forefront of these events. From the colorful festivities of Holi and Diwali to the sacred rituals of Navratri and Durga Puja, Indian women participate with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Mobile internet and social media have become great equalizers. A rural woman with a smartphone can access online education, learn a craft to sell on e-commerce sites, or join a WhatsApp group for micro-finance ( self-help groups ). Young boys are (slowly) being taught household chores in some urban homes, breaking the stereotype that cooking and cleaning are “women’s work.” ganga river nude aunty bathing better