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Pilibhit's Unique Women's Holi Celebration in 2026
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Pilibhit's Unique Holi: Women Rule, Men Go Underground in This 100-Year Tradition
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News18
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02-03-2026, 13:27
Pilibhit's Unique Holi: Women Rule, Men Go Underground in This 100-Year Tradition
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Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh celebrates a unique Holi where women take complete control, showcasing empowerment.
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Originating from the migrant Rajput community, this tradition grants women equality rights on the day after Holi.
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Men are forbidden from public spaces; women form groups with whips and sticks, playfully punishing any man they encounter.
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This custom, reminiscent of Braj's Lathmar Holi, symbolizes women's high social status and freedom from constraints.
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The tradition, over 100 years old, involves women playing Holi, performing Holika Dahan, singing folk songs, and celebrating with Dholak and Manjira.
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