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Pilibhit's Unique Holi: Women Rule, Men Go Underground in This 100-Year Tradition

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News18•02-03-2026, 13:27

Pilibhit's Unique Holi: Women Rule, Men Go Underground in This 100-Year Tradition

•Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh celebrates a unique Holi where women take complete control, showcasing empowerment.
•Originating from the migrant Rajput community, this tradition grants women equality rights on the day after Holi.
•Men are forbidden from public spaces; women form groups with whips and sticks, playfully punishing any man they encounter.
•This custom, reminiscent of Braj's Lathmar Holi, symbolizes women's high social status and freedom from constraints.
•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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