500 Years & Counting: Men ‘Disappear’ On Holi By 10am, Women Enjoy Alone In This Rajasthan Village – News18
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In Nagar village of Rajasthan’s Tonk district, men skip Holi to visit Chamunda Mata temple, while women celebrate with colours. This tradition has been upheld for over five centuries
Any man attempting to defy this age-old tradition faces the wrath of the women, who promptly banish him from the village. (News18)
Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Markets overflow with colourful gulal and the air buzzes with excitement. While every region boasts its unique Holi traditions, a small village in Tonk, Rajasthan, observes this joyous occasion with an intriguing custom.
Men Abstain from Colours
Nagar Village in Tonk district stands out for its unusual tradition where men refrain from participating in the colour play on Holi. They are forbidden from even witnessing the women engaging in this colourful revelry.
As the clock strikes 10 in the morning, the men of Nagar leave the village, heading to the Chamunda Mata temple on the outskirts. There, they spend the day attending a fair and immersing themselves in devotional songs.
Women Take Centre Stage
With the men away, the women of Nagar take centre stage, transforming the village into a vibrant spectacle of colour. Freed from societal constraints, they revel in the festivities, drenching each other in hues of joy and laughter. This unique custom allows them to celebrate Holi with uninhibited enthusiasm.
A Tradition Passed Down Through Generations
This unusual practice, observed for over five centuries, is strictly upheld by the villagers. Any man attempting to defy this age-old tradition faces the wrath of the women, who promptly banish him from the village.
The men, respectful of this custom, partake in Holi celebrations the following day, upholding the unique legacy of Nagar village.
- Location :
Tonk, India, India
