Kerala Family's Heartwarming Menstruation Ritual Goes Viral

On 2025-11-08T06:16:19+00:00, a video of a girl's first menstruation ceremony in Kerala, India, has gone viral, capturing the hearts of millions. The video, posted last month by Reshmaaa Suresh on Instagram, shows a traditional celebration honoring the girl's transition into womanhood.

The ceremony begins with the girl receiving a milk bath, followed by her family offering her a flower garland and performing an aarti ritual. Later, both female and male members of the family apply a haldi paste on her, a ritual believed to bring blessings and good fortune in Malayalam and broader Hindu culture. Once the ceremony concludes, the girl's family lovingly feeds her sweets, marking the completion of the ritual.

The touching celebration of womanhood has resonated with social media users, who have praised the family's approach and the positive message it sends. Many have expressed how the video made them emotional, with one user saying, "Oh, how I wish this was normalised across all traditions. So many of us were made to feel unclean or ashamed during our first period. I love this for her, what a beautiful way to celebrate it!"

The girl's brother has also won hearts online for his warmth and care during the ceremony, with one user saying, "To have a brother like she has, oh my god," and another adding, "This family has raised that boy really well."