“Suhaag Raat”, a significant ritual in the life of a newly wedded couple in the Indian subcontinent, refers to the first night when the marriage is consummated.

In literal terms, “Suhaagan” could be translated to “a woman whose husband is alive”. The problem lies here also. The life of an Indian woman revolves around her husband. She could embrace her womanhood only till the time her husband is alive. When she is unmarried or is a widow or divorcee, she can’t indulge in any such act. If she dares to do so, she is labelled with words ranging from slut to witch.

To hell with such customs, its time the woman takes control and lead not only in bed but also in the sacred vows of marriage. Let there not be another suhaag raat anymore let them all be Suhaagan Raat’s