Hungry, Cold & Alone, Vrindavan's Matajis Are Struggling To Survive Winter

Imagine facing the biting cold of winter without a roof over your head or adequate winter clothes. Unfortunately, this is the harsh reality for the widowed Matajis in Vrindavan. With no one to turn to, they endure the freezing temperatures with unimaginable strength. On most days, they don’t even have a morsel of food. Pure Devotion Foundation is on a mission to provide these Matajis with the warmth they deserve. 

Over the years, you have supported the Foundation in its noble efforts to look after these elderly women who have no one in their lives. This year too, they wish to do the same - your generous support is sure to make a huge difference.  

These forgotten Matajis live in deplorable conditions - all they want is little love and support 

In the sacred city of Vrindavan, a place where devotion flows as freely as the Yamuna River, the plight of thousands of Matajis remains a poignant and often overlooked reality. Drawn to this sacred land in search of solace, peace, and the hope of receiving blessings from Lord Diety, many of these elderly women find themselves living in terrible conditions. The harsh truth is that a significant number of widows in Vrindavan are abandoned, left to fend for themselves without the support and care they deserve.  

“Their faces light up when they see us visiting them. These warm blankets and woolens are their only respite during the bitterly cold weather. So many of them suffer from ailments. Some have backaches, some are too old to see clearly while many others have asthma and other related issues. Despite these illnesses, they’re forced to beg on the streets for some food and a little comfort - their condition is truly heartbreaking,” - Sundar Prabhuji, Pure Devotion Foundation.     

During the challenging times of the COVID pandemic, Pure Devotion Foundation worked dedicatedly to support thousands of widows in Vrindavan who were facing food scarcity. What began as a response to the immediate needs of 80 Matajis swiftly transformed into a compassionate movement that now embraces over 1000 widows across Vrindavan, Goverdhan, Radha Kund, and Haridwar. Each month, the foundation provides them with essential groceries, milk, and basic medical facilities. Along with this, they also distribute groceries during Janmashtami and warm clothes and milk to over 10,000 widows during the winter months.  

You too can make a difference in their lives 

Pain and suffering have become an inseparable part of their lives - but these abandoned mothers deserve a life of happiness and comfort. All their lives, they have toiled hard for their families and even now, in their final years, they are all alone. You can change this. 

By donating warm clothes, blankets, and nourishing milk, you have the opportunity to be a source of warmth and happiness in their lives. Join hands with Pure Devotion Foundation in this noble cause, as together we can make a tangible impact on the lives of these deserving mothers. Let your generosity be the balm that soothes the ache of loneliness and despair.