Pilibhit's Unique Holi: Women Rule, Men Go Underground in This 100-Year Tradition

• Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh celebrates a unique Holi where women take complete control, showcasing empowerment.
• Originating from the migrant Rajput community, this tradition grants women equality rights on the day after Holi.
• Men are forbidden from public spaces; women form groups with whips and sticks, playfully punishing any man they encounter.
• This custom, reminiscent of Braj's Lathmar Holi, symbolizes women's high social status and freedom from constraints.
• The tradition, over 100 years old, involves women playing Holi, performing Holika Dahan, singing folk songs, and celebrating with Dholak and Manjira.