A festival that evokes nostalgia
I have so many memories that never run out of material.I have an everlasting memories of my childhood days,hold a distinct place in my mind and heart.Back then festival only meant fun , food and holiday.I didn't realise the significance of the festival . There are so many festivals and celebration observed by married women in India like Karva chauth vatsavitri Teej In all these festivals women fast for the longevity of their husband.The ritual is an example of patriarchy.After all men don't fast.Here we see gender disparity. But there is a festival where a meaningful gender equality can be seen here.This festival is celebrated as chhat Puja. ..There is a folk festival which takes me back to my younger days. Chhat Puja is celebrated after Diwali on sixth day of Kartik month.This festival advocates equality among all humans without differentiating between the haves and have -nots,man and woman,young and o...