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Abstract Today in the 21st century the society has evolved so much from ancient times that there is no field that a woman has not achieved in. With supportive measures and initiatives from the government, this has become doubly possible. Bhakti movement in the 7th century onwards opened doors for women who choose to lead their lives in spiritual lives too which was initially seen as a taboo. Despite the stereo typification of women as the role of ideal wives and mothers, women got to voice their voices through their aspirations in spiritual life in the medieval era during the Bhakti movement. Through Bhakti movement, women found self-expression and liberty in the patriarchal society with their songs, abhangas and leading life of ascetic. This topic is of concern even today, because religion being an interlocked feature in our lives, the looming gender gap in this field could still be reverberated in the present day. This paper discuses the gender gap and need for sustainable development in Neo-Bhakti Era.