Nine Days of Goddess Worship, 367 Days of Double Standards
Nine Days of Goddess Worship, 367 Days of Double Standards Navratri, Women’s Safety, and India’s Premium Subscription to Hypocrisy By Ayushi Sharma | A satirical take on devotion, social conditioning, and the irony of women’s safety in India. Navratri is here! The country is ready for nine days of devotion. Temples will be crowded, homes will be decorated, WhatsApp statuses will scream “Jai Mata Di,” Instagram will be flooded with reels celebrating feminine power, and everyone will suddenly remember that women are supposed to be respected. There will be fasting, prayers, garba nights, and Kanya Pujan. Little girls will be welcomed into homes, their feet washed, and their blessings sought with folded hands. Beautiful, isn't it? But here is a tiny question that might disturb the festive mood: If we worship the girl child as a goddess today, what happens when she grows up and starts asking for freedom, equality, and safety? Does she remain a goddess, or does she suddenly become a g...