Topic: Indian Heritage and Culture from ancient to modern times.
1. Indian Culture and heritage has from time to time fostered empowerment to women through eternities. Discuss the above statement in the context of Indian festivals with suitable examples. (250 words)
Reference: Times of India
Why the question:
The Prime Minister has greeted people of Odisha on the special festival of Raja Parba. It is Odisha’s 3-day festival celebrating the onset of Monsoon and earth’s Womanhood i.e., Mother Earth undergoes menstruation. Thus the context of the question.
Key Demand of the question:
One has to explain in detail as to how the Indian culture and heritage from time to time has fostered empowerment to women through ages.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Talk about Indian heritage and culture.
Body:
One has to bring out in the answer body as to in what way Indian heritage supports womanhood and is centred on women empowerment.
Best way to answer such questions is by quoting examples across the religions and regions of the country where the festivals are women centric and promote their empowerment. festivals such as Raja Parba of Odisha, Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple Assam, Thripputhu at Chenganur Mahadeva Temple Kerala etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance of such rich heritage and importance of its culture.
