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Breaking stereotypes: Hindu widows walk the ramp

The holy city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, is known as the City of Widows because it has given shelter to thousands of poor women. These widows are breaking age-old traditions of staying aloof by actively participating in Hindu festivals and have gone a step further recently, by participating in a fashion show.
A Hindu widow laughs as she drapes a saree backstage before participating in a fashion show in New Delhi that saw several widows from Vrindavan breaking stereotypes by walking the ramp. (Photo | AP)
A Hindu widow laughs as she drapes a saree backstage before participating in a fashion show in New Delhi that saw several widows from Vrindavan breaking stereotypes by walking the ramp. (Photo | AP)
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An elderly woman gets draped in a saree. (Photo | AP)
An elderly woman gets draped in a saree. (Photo | AP)
A makeup artist gets a participant ready for the fashion show. (Photo | AP)
A makeup artist gets a participant ready for the fashion show. (Photo | AP)
One of the widows reflects on her make-up just before the show. (Photo | AP)
One of the widows reflects on her make-up just before the show. (Photo | AP)
Another elderly woman lets the makeup artist give her a final touch up. (Photo | AP)
Another elderly woman lets the makeup artist give her a final touch up. (Photo | AP)
A group of participants helping each other out just before walking the ramp. (Photo | AP)
A group of participants helping each other out just before walking the ramp. (Photo | AP)
Practice is must! Here's a woman who tries out her pose before hitting the runway. (Photo | AP)
Practice is must! Here's a woman who tries out her pose before hitting the runway. (Photo | AP)
This gorgeous lady waits for her turn to walk the show. (Photo | AP)
This gorgeous lady waits for her turn to walk the show. (Photo | AP)
One of the enthusiasts sways to the rhythm at the show. (Photo | AP)
One of the enthusiasts sways to the rhythm at the show. (Photo | AP)
Two elderly ladies accompanied by a model. (Photo | AP)
Two elderly ladies accompanied by a model. (Photo | AP)
Indian Hindu widows applaud as their unique fashion show comes to an end. (Photo | AP)
Indian Hindu widows applaud as their unique fashion show comes to an end. (Photo | AP)
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