News India Watch in pics the solitary, sad lives of Vrindavan widows

Watch in pics the solitary, sad lives of Vrindavan widows

New Delhi: The beautiful and holy towns of Vrindavan and Mathura in addition to being the birthplace of Lord Krishna have also a unique feature.It is the abode of almost 6000 widows in India. According


 

Most had traveled here from West Bengal, for some a journey of over 1,000 miles (1,600km) - often by themselves and many leaving behind friends and grandchildren.

Many organizations and self help groups have been formed to help these women.

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