India, Aug. 8 -- In an August 2 Instagram post, yoga instructor and content creator Manisha Yadav advocated for the humble gajra -a traditional garland of fresh flowers, typically jasmine, worn in the hair. "Don't you think we should bring gajras back?" she posted. Also read | Australian psychologist shares radical self-talk hack for better mental health in 2026

Manisha added, "Every traditional practice that the Indian women of today look down upon as orthodox had significant Ayurvedic or yogic science behind it. This one is gajra, based on the effect of fragrance on mental health. Let's not wait for the West to legitimise this by giving a fancy English name. Let's start owning these practices again."

Her post ignited a familiar debate...