A video showing the changing thinking on periods is going viral, in which a family is celebrating their daughter’s first period. The video, which has 6.9 million views, conveys the message that periods are nothing to be ashamed of, but a positive change worth celebrating.
In earlier times, periods were something that people were hesitant to talk about and hid. There was a time when it was believed that during this time a woman was ‘impure’ and she had to follow many rules and untouchability. Girls had to face this in their own homes. But today the situation is not like this. Now there is open discussion about periods even on social media.
Society has realized that periods are not an imperfection but a moment to be celebrated in a girl’s life. One such video is now going viral on social media. In this we can see that parents are celebrating their daughter’s first period with customs. So far 69 lakh people have viewed this video shared on Instagram. This video clearly shows that periods are not something to hide and there is no need to be ashamed of it. As part of the rituals, milk is first poured on the girl’s head. After this, all the family members apply turmeric on the girl’s body.
These rituals are believed to bring blessings and good fortune and the beginning of a new chapter. It can be seen in the video that immediately after the rituals, the girl is dressed in new clothes and jewelery and given sweets. The sight of a brother kissing his sister’s head and carrying her in his lap during the ceremony will make anyone’s heart happy. Many people said that it shows respect for womanhood more than brotherly love.
Social media has happily embraced this family celebrating their first period. Many people gave their opinion that while people are hesitant to even talk about periods, such celebrations will give new information and bring a change in the thinking of the society, and people will look at it positively.