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The widows of Vrindavan celebrated Holi with a riot of colours, defying tradition that bids them to stay away from festivities of all kind.
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These widows of the holy town have been observing Holi for decades. But it had always been a quiet affair, within the confines of their ashrams. They would enact scenes from Krishna's 'Raas leela', shower each other with flowers and occasionally use a bit of gulal.
In This Pic : Widows, Holi celebrations
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Though, the widows came out in the open with a cathartic celebration in front of reporters from across the world. They played 'Raas leela' in new clothes and danced to traditional Holi songs amid a shower of flowers and colour.
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Legend has it that Krishna visited his beloved Radha's village on this day and playfully teased Radha and her friends.
In This Pic : Holi celebrations, Hindu devotees
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Indian Hindu devotees seen participating in rituals for the Lathmar Holi festival at the Nandji Temple in Nandgaon. (Getty Images)
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