Chhattisgarh couple ditches mangalsutra and sindoor, exchanges vows in front of Ambedkar’s portrait
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chhattisgarh couple ditches mangalsutra and sindoor, exchanges vows in front of Ambedkar’s portrait

Live Mint  

In a groundbreaking ceremony that has captured public attention, a couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh, Eman Lahre and Pratima Lahre, recently tied the knot by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. Vows Exchanged Before Ambedkar's Portrait The Lahres opted to forgo customary rituals such as the "Saat Phere" and the "Band Baja," instead pledging their commitment to each other in front of a portrait of Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, Times of India reported. The couple chose not to participate in traditional practices like wearing a "mangalsutra" or performing the "sindoor" ceremony. A Symbolic Celebration By choosing to honour the Indian Constitution during their wedding ceremony, Eman and Pratima Lahre have made a powerful statement about their values and beliefs.

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In a move that redefines traditional wedding norms, a couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh tied the knot on December 18 by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. Eman Lahre and Pratima Lahre bypassed conventional rituals such as the "Saat Phere" and "Band Baja," opting for a ceremony that reflected their commitment to equality and social justice. “We decided …

Chhattisgarh couple marries by taking an oath on Indian constitution instead of saat pheras: report
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Chhattisgarh couple marries by taking an oath on Indian constitution instead of saat pheras: report

Hindustan Times  

A couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh have made headlines for their unusual gesture while getting married. Reportedly, instead of following the traditional rituals of their community, they decided to tie the knot by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. The couple’s gesture of getting married by taking an oath on the Indian constitution was welcomed by their families. …

Constitutionally bound: Couple marries by taking oath on Preamble, circling Ambedkar's photo
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New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. And now a couple in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district have sealed their allegiance with an oath on this very preamble. …

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News 18  

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Knotty switch: Brides tie mangalsutra on grooms!
5 years, 9 months ago

Knotty switch: Brides tie mangalsutra on grooms!

Deccan Chronicle  

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