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Even to this day, the tradition of celebrating a girl's onset of puberty is practiced in many households across India observing many local customs, as a woman's reproductive phase is highly revered in dharmashastras. Stree is sacred and represents Adi Shakti, or Mahalakshmi or Supreme Deity (Feminine). She is the Prakrti which creates and sustains life on earth. Though in present days, this process is attached with many taboos and "looking down on women" or "discrimination". Many consider it as discrimination to restrict activity of women, however, according to dharmik perspective it is viewed as a period of rest for them from doing tough household chores.   

Even to this day, the tradition of celebrating a girl's onset of puberty is practiced in many households across India observing many local customs, as a woman's reproductive phase is highly revered in dharmashastras. Stree is sacred and represents Adi Shakti, or Mahalakshmi or Supreme Deity (Feminine). She is the Prakrti which creates and sustains life on earth. Though in present days, this process is attached with many taboos and "looking down on women" or "discrimination". Many consider it as discrimination to restrict activity of women, however, according to dharmik perspective it is viewed as a period of rest for them from doing tough household chores.   

Bharatiya texts abound with many instances where the mother's mental status has a clear bearing on the child's psychological nature. The legend of [[Varuthini and Pravara (वरूथिनी प्रवराश्च)]] given in Markandeya Purana testifies to the fact that the impressions of person (husband) in the mind of woman (wife) during conception are crucial in determining the personality of the child born out of that union. Mahabharata presents yet another example of Ambica who at the time of conjugal union with Vyasa closed her eyes, with dislike towards his form, due to which Dhritarashtra was born blind having a selfish nature. Ambalika went pale disliking Vyasa's approach to her, thus her son Pandu Raja (the father of Pandavas) was born pale with sickly disposition. However, when the Ambalika sent a maid to her in her place, the maid having great reverence and understanding the reason behind Niyoga (is a process when a brother of the deceased person is allowed to mate with his widowed wife to continue the lineage) accepts union with Vyasa and her son is Vidhura, who is known for his wisdom and Dharma. Thus preserving the chaste, pious character rests on the woman's mental and physical health to maintain which these niyamas or restrictions are given by our ancient seers. It has to be stressed that this dharmik holistic understanding of woman and child welfare  has been advocated, emphasised and revered in no other country in the world.   

Bharatiya texts abound with many instances where the mother's mental status has a clear bearing on the child's psychological nature. The legend of [[Varuthini and Pravara (वरूथिनी प्रवरश्च)|Varuthini and Pravara (वरूथिनी प्रवराश्च)]] given in Markandeya Purana testifies to the fact that the impressions of person (husband) in the mind of woman (wife) during conception are crucial in determining the personality of the child born out of that union. Mahabharata presents yet another example of Ambica who at the time of conjugal union with Vyasa closed her eyes, with dislike towards his form, due to which Dhritarashtra was born blind having a selfish nature. Ambalika went pale disliking Vyasa's approach to her, thus her son Pandu Raja (the father of Pandavas) was born pale with sickly disposition. However, when the Ambalika sent a maid to her in her place, the maid having great reverence and understanding the reason behind Niyoga (is a process when a brother of the deceased person is allowed to mate with his widowed wife to continue the lineage) accepts union with Vyasa and her son is Vidhura, who is known for his wisdom and Dharma. Thus preserving the chaste, pious character rests on the woman's mental and physical health to maintain which these niyamas or restrictions are given by our ancient seers. It has to be stressed that this dharmik holistic understanding of woman and child welfare  has been advocated, emphasised and revered in no other country in the world.   

During Ambubachi festival in Kamakhya temple in Assam, the temple is closed for three days to give rest to the Goddess, who is believed to be menstruating during that time. Similarly, during the Tulu festival called Keddasa in Karnataka, mother earth is believed to have begun her earthly menstrual cycle and is given a rest for three days. This is also practiced during Raja Parva (menstruation festival) in Odisha, where farmers don’t plough the land and give rest to Goddess earth.<ref name=":6" />

During Ambubachi festival in Kamakhya temple in Assam, the temple is closed for three days to give rest to the Goddess, who is believed to be menstruating during that time. Similarly, during the Tulu festival called Keddasa in Karnataka, mother earth is believed to have begun her earthly menstrual cycle and is given a rest for three days. This is also practiced during Raja Parva (menstruation festival) in Odisha, where farmers don’t plough the land and give rest to Goddess earth.<ref name=":6" />