Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54pm on 04 Mar 2026,Wednesday India Global
An Austrian tourist, Britta Schlagbauer, shared a disturbing Holi experience from Vrindavan, reigniting debate around safety and consent during celebrations. Posting a viral Instagram reel, she said her day began with festive energy but turned chaotic for many women as strangers threw colours at them. She alleged that someone later hurled ground colour mixed with stones into her eyes, leaving her in severe pain and with blurred vision days later. Calling Holi “wild and beautiful,” she advised women to celebrate cautiously. Her video drew widespread support online, with users apologising and acknowledging concerns about harassment and unsafe street celebrations.
