An Indian woman’s year is punctuated by vrats (fasts). Karva Chauth (where wives fast for husbands' longevity) remains popular in North India, but a counter-trend is rising: Teej and Vat Savitri are being rebranded as festivals of friendship and self-empowerment, not just marital devotion.
: Historically, the oldest male member is the head of the family. Many women move into their husband's household after marriage, where they are traditionally expected to manage domestic duties and care for in-laws. tamil aunty kundi photo
Despite progress, significant hurdles remain in the path toward gender equity: Safety & Violence: An Indian woman’s year is punctuated by vrats (fasts)
