Through the years, even when the concept of feminism was unknown to everyone, there have been women, young and old, trying to shatter patriarchy and fighting for women emancipation through their tales.
Setting her life as an example, Mahadevi Varma paved a path for hundreds of women coming after her. In 1979, she was made a fellow at Sahitya Akademi, becoming the first woman to be given this distinction. Her collection of poems, Yama received Gyanpeeth award in 1982. She was granted Padma Vibhushan in 1988.
