Being A Woman In India

The dichotomy of being celebrated as a Goddess and being oppressed, abused or worse, charred to death

Goddess Durga Annihilating Demons (Source)

Every year, in the month of October, 80% of Indian population, the Hindus, celebrate the festival of Sharada Navaratri in the honor of female goddess Durga. The festival isn’t trifling by any means — observed for a duration of nine nights (and ten days)…