Shraddha Srinath has shared her story on how and when she became a feminist. In an Instagram post, she opened up about getting her first period during a family pooja.
She revealed that her first experience with periods turned her into a feminist and a non-believer. She wrote, “I was 14. At a family pooja, I got my period. I was not accompanied by my mom, so I nudged my aunt sitting next to me and worriedly informed her of it (because I was not carrying a sanitary pad) (sic).”
She further added, “Another good natured lady sitting close, saw me worried and overheard me and said to me, smiling reassuringly, “Parvagilla chinna, devaru kshamistaare/Don’t worry child, God will forgive you” (for being part of the Pooja while menstruating). That’s the day I became a feminist and a non believer. I was 14.”
Celebrities around the world have been taking up the UNICEF’s #RedDotChallenge on social media platforms. This requires people to post a photo of themselves with a red coloured dot in the middle of their palm. Along with it, they’re also expected to share their experience about menstrual hygiene.
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