Coming of Age - Swapna Kakani Photoby Jeff White

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“And I think, 'Is this what it means to come of age? To feel like my room is not fit for a woman?'”

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Coming of Age

by Swapna Kakani

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

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Original Air Date

Jan 25, 2022

Recorded

Jul 13, 2017

Duration

13:43

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Swapna At Her Sari Ceremony

Swapna at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna An Her Family At Her Sari Ceremony

Swapna and her family at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna And Her Family At The Debutante Ball

Swapna and her family at the Debuntante Ball.

Swapna At The Debutante Ball

Swapna at the Debutante Ball.