Playful games during Holi of throwing coloured powder should be avoided by widows. Similarly they should never wear richly clothing or ornaments. She should not wear Kumkum, Kajara etc., which are appropriate for a married woman. Alternatively, rich clothing - either silken or golden nor bangles made from Sankha should not be worn by a widow as they too are appropriate for a Suvasini Stree. All such acts are stipulated in order to uphold her duty of renunciation and deep devotion for God.