According to the 1991 Census of India, there are 33 million widows in India. This is eight per cent of the total female population which is increasing day by day. A large number of widows living in Vrindavan, are seen on the streets, in ashrams and other centers in Vrindavan. Vrindavan has over 4,000 temples and many ashrams (hermitage). So much so that Vrindavan has come to acquire a horrific nickname, "City of Widows". Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India. March 29, 2009.

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