After battling age-old traditions of Indian weddings, an Indologist and Priestess Nandini Bhowmik has significantly emerged as a woman whose modern cultural beliefs have triumphed over conservative norms of the traditional Vedic wedding. Laden with critical knowledge of Sanksrit, Nandini practices priesthood along with three more strong women, ‘Shubhamastu’ in a quest to change the preconceived notions which state only Brahmin men can perform religious rites. Challenging patriarchy at every step, Nandini has been hustling back and forth, motivating everyone to accept the modern beliefs of the 21st century that prompt the role of women as priestesses who deserve the same respect and honor as Brahmin priests.
ETimes Lifestyle reached out to Nandini about her marvellous journey so far, and it was nothing short of finesse. In a captivating conversation, she opens about her persuasive and determined spirit to urge women to never stop at anything.
Everything changes with time, isn’t it? Once a little girl is married off. Her face is covered to such an extent that no other male person other than her husband, can see her face for the rest of her life. Once the vermillion is put on her parting, immediately her face is covered. She has to feel shy because this society is asking her to.