In India, widows are considered to be unlucky and there are many demoralizing customs associated with widowhood.
Many are stripped of all color and allowed to only wear white. Their hair is shaved and they are told to give up all adornment such as jewelry or makeup. They are expected to give up spicy food and sweets. Worst of all, many are abandoned and shunned by their families because it is believed it was the woman's "bad karma" that caused the death of her husband.
In the NGO The Guild of Service in Vrindavan take care and empower them.
In the NGO The Guild of Service in Vrindavan take care and empower them.
