Watch: Chhattisgarh couple abandons 7 Pheras and takes ‘oath on Indian Constitution’ instead

Last update:December 21, 2024, 4:56 p.m. IST

Speaking about the reason for taking oath on the Constitution, Eman Lahre, the groom, said it was primarily to cut down on lavish costs.

An unusual wedding gesture by a couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh has attracted media attention. It was reported that they had chosen to take an oath on the Indian Constitution to marry rather than observe the customs of their community. They had more confidence in the Constitution than in customary marriage ceremonies. The Times of India claims that the couple got married on December 18 without performing customary rituals such as ‘Sath pheras’ and ‘Band Baaja’. Many, including members of their community, were impressed by their act.

The media outlet claims that Pratima Lahre, the bride, and Eman Lahre, the groom, have made the decision to forgo all traditional wedding customs. Neither the ‘sindoor’ rites nor the ‘mangal sutra’ ceremony were performed by the couple.

Instead, the couple decided to take an oath based on the Indian Constitution, promising to support each other for the rest of their lives. In front of a photo of Dr BR Ambedkar, the man who wrote the Indian Constitution, they made the promise. Exchanging garlands and walking around the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar, they formally declared their union.

Speaking about the reason for taking oath on the Constitution, Eman Lahre, the groom, said it was primarily to cut down on lavish costs. “This type of wedding saves on extravagant expenses. We decided to get married with the consent of our families, avoiding unnecessary expenses,” Lahre was quoted as saying by ToI.

Furthermore, the media outlet claims that this marriage has started sparking discussions in the state. The event was praised by many, who described it as a “meaningful approach to marriage” and said more ceremonies of this type could serve as models for others. Additionally, the couple’s parents and community members congratulated them on their choice. and offered their blessings to the newlyweds.

All this took place in Chattisgarh district of Jashpur, in Kapu village, 350 kilometers from Raipur and far from the chaos of Delhi Parliament. The couple being from the Satnami community, they decided to get married on December 18, the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas.