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This year, the sacred city of Vrindavan is poised to host a groundbreaking event as over 2,000 widows come together to celebrate Holi, aiming to set a Guinness World Record. The Widows’ Holi, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with local social organisations, seeks Challenging antiquated customs that deny widows both colour and enjoyment, Holi has become a period where women who have suffered at the hands of fate, break out of the shackles imposed upon them by society. They dance, sing traditional Holi songs in Brij Bhasha and most importantly, play with colourful gulal, flowers and Colours of inspiration and an aura of positivity are set to break the stereotypes in Vrindavan, where over 2,000 widows will create a historic record by playing Holi together this year. Vrindavan Holi 2025: इस साल 14 मार्च 2025 को पूरे देश में होली का त्यौहार मनाया जाएगा। जहां एक The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will organise the grand Widows’ Holi-2025 event in Vrindavan, showcasing the state’s inclusiveness and cultural richness while aiming for a Guinness World Join in the celebrations, play colours, and get drenched in the festive spirit of the Holi celebration in Vrindavan. Day 7 – 13th March 2025: Widows’ Holi at Gopinath Temple. A fairly recent yet very emotive addition to the Holi celebrations in Vrindavan, Widows’ Holi is held at the Gopinath Temple. Uttar Pradesh aims for a Guinness World Record with a Holi celebration involving over 2000 widows in Vrindavan. Organic colors, folk music, and traditional dances will feature. In this regard, in collaboration with Vrindavan’s social organisations, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will host the remarkable ‘Widows’ Holi-2025′, aiming to secure a Guinness World In this regard, in collaboration with Vrindavan's social organisations, the UP tourism department will host the remarkable ‘Widows' Holi-2025', aiming to secure a Guinness World Record When is Widow's Holi in 2024. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, widows staying in the ashrams of Vrindavan will participate in the vibrant Holi celebration by smearing each other with colours. Holi in Vrindavan today represents more than a festival as it serves as a spiritual path connecting people with Krishna’s divine teachings and love. Top Things To Do At Holi Mahotsav In Vrindavan. Explore this vibrant list of top activities during this Holi Mahotsav in Vrindavan. 1. Experience Phoolon Ki Holi At Banke Bihari Temple This is the highlight of Holi in Vrindavan! The main Holi of Vrindavan! Just feel the energy and atmosphere as you play Holi with Lord Krishna on this day! The temple opens at 8.45 AM and the festivities go on till 1.30 PM and again from 4.30 PM till 8 PM. Get drenched in colours and flowers. Go with the flow and enjoy the energy and lovely Holi in Braj is a vibrant and month-long celebration that begins in February and ends in March. Braj Holi is the vibrant soul of India's most enchanting festive celebration in the sacred land where Lord Krishna's playful spirit still dances through narrow lanes and ancient temples. Braj Holi 2025 is not just a festival in Braj; it is an emotion, a grand celebration of love, devotion, and tradition. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world visit Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, and other places in Braj to witness Holi in its most divine and vibrant form. Braj Holi 2025 will be an unforgettable experience, filled with colors, flowers, sweets, and At the Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan, the Widow’s Holi embraces inclusivity and questions social conventions. Widows were traditionally prohibited from taking part in celebrations. But in a pivotal moment, the widows of Vrindavan unite to sing devotional songs, play Holi with colors, and dance joyfully. The dates of Holi are according to the Hindu calendar and hence, change every year in the conventional calendar. In 2023, Holi falls on the 8 th of March.. However, Holi celebrations in Vrindavan and around, start as early as Basant Panchmi, which takes place on 26 th January, 2023. Vrindavan is also famous for its "Widows' Holi" celebration, a beautiful and progressive aspect of the festivities. Traditionally, widows in India were not allowed to participate in such celebrations. However, in recent years, Vrindavan has broken this tradition by inviting widows to play Holi with colors and celebrate joyfully. Posted by Tehreem Fatima. Vrindavan is often called the City of Widows.The birthplace of Lord Krishna, the city that is rife with cultural and religious significance houses almost 6,000 widows, who have travelled here either after being cast out by their families, or those who come as a religious pilgrimage after being left alone in the world. The Uttar Pradesh government plans to set a Guinness World Record by organizing a Holi celebration with over 2,000 widows in Vrindavan. This first-of-its-kind event features organic colors, folk songs, dances, and devotional music, challenging traditional norms that exclude widows from such festivities. Before 2013, widows were only permitted to play Holi with Thakurji (Lord Krishna). Today, they celebrate among themselves, reclaiming their place in society. During Holi, Vrindavan is a visual delight, where the vibrancy of colours and the exuberant crowd contrast beautifully with the serene presence of the widows in white.
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