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With Kumkum on the forehead, Mangalsutra in the necks, wearing Sarees, and Kangans on their wrists are ISRO scientists celebrating after Chandrayaan3Landing on the Moon
BENGALURU: Amidst the awe-inspiring visuals of India’s Chandrayaan-3 triumphantly touching down on the moon’s South Pole, one photograph emerged as a beacon of inspiration, capturing a group of women scientists elegantly draped in traditional thick-bordered sarees, donning white gajras, sindoors and bindis.
This image, however, is far more than a snapshot, it is a testament to the power of breaking barriers and chasing dreams with relentless fervor. On that historic landing of Chandrayan 3’s Vikram lander, it was the women of the ISRO who stood tall, rewriting the script of conventional roles.
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Saree ✅
Bindi ✅
Gajra ✅
Sindoor ✅
Mangalsutra ✅Women of #Chandrayaan3 proving that cultural values & success can go hand in hand & these ain’t symbols of oppression but strength !!! pic.twitter.com/nxPSRZIUqX
— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) August 24, 2023
Mridula, who has dedicated a decade of her life to ISRO, grapples to encapsulate the depth of her emotions when asked about ISRO’s recent milestone. “Words fall woefully short to convey the magnitude of my feelings,” she confesses, her voice touched with emotion. “The experience was nothing short of extraordinary”, she shared to The New Indian. In a world where digital media can often be a double-edged sword, this photograph swiftly transformed into a digital wildfire, spreading motivation like wildfire.
The picture is a cosmic high-five that shatters stereotypes about women’s capacities and capabilities. These women scientists, adorned in sarees, challenge the notion of saree being a regressive attire. The same saree, is now being considered as an embodiment of passion and empowerment.
नारीशक्ति 🔱
What an inspiration for the generations to come ❣️
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Never underestimate the power of a women in Saree & Bindi..@isro @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/qudCgpK08l
— Sunaina Holey (@SunainaHoley) August 26, 2023
When Chitra, a member of the UR Rao Satellite Centre was questioned by about the viral sensation of women scientists donning sarees, Chitra offers her candid perspective. “Our choice of attire should always reflect our comfort. We must embrace what empowers us and enables us to deliver our best,” she asserts with a poised confidence that exemplifies the unity in diversity prevailing at ISRO.
Hailing from Lucknow, Pratibha brings a wealth of experience with her 15-year journey at ISRO. Reflecting on the challenging moments, she opens up to The New Indian about the emotional impact of Chandrayaan 2’s setback, “our team embarked on an exhaustive analysis to discern the cause of the failure. Burning the midnight oil, our efforts have indeed borne fruit.”
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The ethos of ISRO thrives on equality, as exemplified by Lakshmi’s words: “Within ISRO, there’s no room for partiality; we’re presented with equitable opportunities. Our peers stand by us, showing admiration and support.”
In New India, where the highest population is of the so called GenZ people that considers saree as regressive, here is a beautiful video of our beloved PM #NarendraModi ji greeting and congratulating the great scientists at ISRO who made the #Chandrayaan3 mission successful! 🇮🇳❤️… pic.twitter.com/P1bZEtHcR6
— Kushagra Wadhwa (@Kushagraw12) August 26, 2023
The choice of sarees among women in the field isn’t just attire; it’s a statement of identity. With conviction, they assert, “Our work speaks volumes; let’s not juxtapose it with our clothing.” Education becomes a vehicle for national progress: “We harness our education to serve our country. Let’s maintain a clear distinction between our work and our attire.”
