Traditions and rituals are most important part of any culture. They bring unique a taste to any culture. But sometimes it just makes no sense. In latest additional to strange wedding rituals, a tribal group in Gujarat allows sister in laws to exchange marriage vows.
Yes you heard it right. According to a report published in Indian Express, Sisters-in-law exchanged wedding vows at a village in Chhota Udepur as tribals kept date with an unusual and strange custom.
While the custom is that the bridegroom must stay at home on his wedding day while his unmarried sister stands-in to perform the wedding rituals conducted at the home of the bride. The sister-in-laws exchange coconuts and garlands, take the wedding vows and seven rounds around the fire. The bride is traditionally carried to the wedding ceremony by her mother, who carries the daughter on her shoulders.
The sister’s role concludes as soon as she reaches her home and hands over the bride to her brother. According to relatives, the unmarried sister acts as a shield for the brother who would be cursed by the evil spirits.
Apart from the reversed wedding custom, there is yet another interesting custom that takes place. The groom, and not the bride pays dowry. The dowry is paid in order to bring home the new bride.
This shows the extent of illiteracy in our country and the need for immediate education to be provided to all for the betterment of the society.
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