Women in a country like India where patriarchal notions take precedence are only respected if she has a husband by their side. A sad and harsh reality lies when it comes to the plight of widows in India. Widows in the country in the modern world are disdained, disgraced, and deserted, leading a life in the shadows. They are many a time ignored, humiliated, and left all alone to fend for themselves. The plight of these widows raises Goosebumps because the word “widow” is associated with the pains, cries, and helplessness of these women who are left all alone after the death of their soul mates, sometimes by their relatives and at times by their children. The widow cities in the country provide solace to the widows but that cannot hide the scars of these women who have to suffer abandonment. These widows are left all alone and dedicate their lives in the service of the deity. It is surprising to note that even today widows are considered to be a burden on society fighting every day for food, clothing, and shelter. The authors through this paper tries to throw light on the status of Hindu widows in India, real-life problems experienced by widows, the basic rights they are deprived of including the challenges they face in their day-to-day lives which are mostly unseen, unheard, and unsupported by putting an attempt suggesting some measures to curb the same