A young Meera Bai inherited her devotion to Krishna from her parents. They encouraged her to worship with all her heart till one day they decided it was time for her to stop and embrace life as a married woman and Royal Princess.

This first image explores the innocence and tenacity young women exhibit in their early days to explore and cultivate things they are passionate about.

As a married woman Meera Bai was under immense pressure to give up her love for writing songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna. The attacks became extreme when she was widowed and expected to marginalise herself.

Discovering the hurdles society imposes on women at every stage and finding the strength to overcome them is a struggle that rings true even today. This look takes inspiration from Meera Bai's indomitable spirit.

In the end, Meera Bai defied all expectations and charted her own path becoming a timeless poetess and pioneer in the Bhakti movement. She transcended all boundaries imposed on her and became an icon whose words are immortal.

This image depicts the joy of finding freedom. The theme of embracing your own power and rejecting notions of conformity that stand in your way is ever-present in Meera Bai's story but has been undervalued in popular culture.

Credits :

Model : Bhakti Gandhi 

Photography : Kanika Vats 

Makeup, Styling & Concept : Mohna Sharma