Widows in Vrindavan light up Diwali, reclaiming joy and dignity
The programme was organised by Sulabh International with an aim to bring widowed mothers into the mainstream of society.
The programme was organised by Sulabh International with an aim to bring widowed mothers into the mainstream of society.
These unique Rakhis have been lovingly prepared by widows residing in Maa Sharda and other ashrams supported by Sulabh International as part of its Widows Welfare Programme.
Continuing to break social barriers, widows in Vrindavan once again defied age-old traditions and celebrated Holi inside the historic Gopinath Temple here on Wednesday.
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Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said that out of the total 3,224 ration depots, 2382 ration depots would be allocated to women. The acid attack victims and widows will be given preference in the allotment of ration depots.
M Venkaiah Naidu said that it is a matter of concern that widows are looked down upon and at times meted out unjust treatment even in the present digital era.
Forced by orthodox tradition to live a life of austerity, life is not easy for widows in any part of India. But the widows of Vrindavan and Varanasi have an even more sad tale to tell ~ most have been abandoned by their families and some have run away. Their plight moved Pradeep Chamaria, who photo-documented their daily lives and during Holi and Diwali
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