The Celestial Mermaid

Since the past years, we have been blessed with many women-centric films, which were much long due. Whether it maybe a young woman discovering herself, or a mother seeking vengeance, these movies are an inspiration and representation that we needed. Below are some of my favourite movies which feature women in power. Jo March in 'Little Women' Kahaani (2012)  It's been a decade since this movie released. This movie had a plot twist that no one saw coming. Don't underestimate a woman on a mission, even if she's pregnant. Kahaani Movie Poster English Vinglish (2012)  Shashi is a small entrepreneur who makes delicious snacks. She flies to New York City to attend her niece’s wedding.  She enrolls in an English-speaking course, t o stop her husband Satish and daughter Sapna from mocking her lack of English skills.  Her attempt to learn the language helps her rediscover herself and reassert her value as a mother and a wife. Emglish Vinglish Movie Poster Maleficent (2014) O...

Maa Shailaputri Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans over nine nights (and ten days). The post-monsoon autumn festival called Sharada Navaratri, is observed in the honor of the divine feminine Devi Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. Maa Brahmacharini ORIGINS The story associated with Navratri is the battle that occurred between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. Mahishasura had been granted immortality by Lord Brahma and had been told that he could only be defeated by a woman. He attacked Trilok (Earth, Heaven and Hell), and the Gods were not able to defeat him. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva together created Goddess Durga, who finally defeated Mahishasura. She fought with him for 15 days, and the demon kept changing his form. Mahishasura would take various forms to confuse Goddess Durga.  Finally, when he turned into a buffalo, that is when Goddess Durga killed him with her trishul. It is ...