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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?'”

Photo by Jeff White

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

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Jul 13, 2017

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Swapna at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna and her family at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna and her family at the Debuntante Ball.

Swapna at the Debutante Ball.