Holi celebration without men? Nagar village’s 500-year-old unique tradition | READ

Rajasthan: Holi, the festival of colors, is marked with enthusiasm across India, but the small village of Nagar in Rajasthan’s Tonk district follows a tradition that sets it apart. Here, men completely refrain from playing with colors and are even prohibited from witnessing the women’s celebrations.

Men exit the village on Holi morning

As the fests begin at 10 AM, all men leave Nagar and head to the Chamunda Mata tabernacle on the outskirts. They spend the day at a fair, sharing in spiritual conditioning and singing bhajans, while the vill transforms into a hoot of colors without them.

Women take over the fests

With the men down, the women of Nagar celebrate Holi with unmatched energy, drenching each other in colors without inhibition. This tradition grants them complete freedom to carouse in the fests without societal constraints.

A 500- time-old tradition

For over five centuries, this practice has been rigorously followed. Any man who dares to break the rule faces immediate exile from the village, as the women take charge of maintaining the tradition. still, the men do n't miss out entirely they celebrate Holi the following day, keeping the heritage alive.