In many parts of India, women are not allowed to play Holi at all. Apart from all the mistreatment and heckles that widows already receive in the country, their prohibition to celebrate the Festival Of Colours is yet another nail in the coffin.
Therefore, it’s always a good thing when we see a changing mindset towards widows in any part of the country. Via The Guardian, The Sherp brings you some photos of widows in Uttar Pradesh celebrating Holi for the first time! The happiness on their faces can be felt with these stunning photos captured by various photographers!
These pictures were taken at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
1. It’s the green signal to widow empowerment!
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2. The typical HOLI HAI! moment, for the first time!
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3. All smiles there!
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4. What’s Holi without some naach-gaana?
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5. Snake eyes!
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6. The calm after the colour storm.
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7. And some more to round it off!
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These pictures prove that no matter what society thinks, you deserve to have your dose of fun and frolic, and nobody can stop you from doing so!