Beed Village Upholds 90-Year-Old Holi Tradition Honoring Son-in-Law with Donkey Procession

In Vida village, Beed district, Maharashtra, a 90-year-old Holi tradition honors a son-in-law with a ceremonial donkey procession. The custom involves a week-long search for an eligible son-in-law, who is then paraded on a donkey wearing a garland of old footwear amid celebrations. Rooted in communal bonding, the event includes a formal ceremony where the honoree receives traditional attire instead of gold gifts due to rising prices. The ritual also featured a tribute to the late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.