How Holi Adds Color to the Lives of Widows in Vrindavan

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Bound by tradition and living in poverty, thousands of Hindu widows endure lives of austerity in the sacred city of Vrindavan. However, the festival of Holi offers them a brief moment of color and joy, providing a rare escape from their hardships. Vrindavan, believed to be the childhood home of Lord Krishna, has long served as a sanctuary for widowed Hindu women. Widowhood in Hindu society has historically been stigmatized, with widows expected to lead lives of austerity and refrain from participating in auspicious events. Often considered a financial burden on their families, many widows seek refuge in holy places like Vrindavan, where they survive on the charity provided by the State, NGOs, temples, and ashrams. Amid this struggle, Holi brings a rare burst of color to their lives. For a short time, the festival offers them a chance to break free from societal customs and enjoy a moment of fun and celebration.

"Actress Ranya Rao Arrested for Gold Smuggling, DRI Seizes ₹4.73 Crore in Jewelry and Cash"

  Ranya Rao, 33, who is the step-daughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer of the Director General of Police rank, was intercepted at the airport early on Tuesday when she was returning from one of her frequent trips to Dubai.



A day after Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was detained at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold valued at ₹12.56 crore, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) reported that a raid at her residence resulted in the seizure of jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash.

Rao, 33, the step-daughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer of Director General of Police rank, was stopped at the airport on Tuesday while returning from one of her frequent trips to Dubai.

According to the DRI, "Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted an Indian woman passenger, aged around 33, who had arrived from Dubai to Bengaluru via Emirates flight on March 3, 2025. Upon examination, gold bars weighing 14.2 kg were discovered, cleverly concealed on her person."

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