Couples from 8 countries wed in Vedic style

As many as 18 couples from different countries took their wedding vows in Vedic style at the Art of Living International Ashram on Sunday. The couples were from 8 countries including Iran, Taiwan, Brazil and Argentina.

The ceremony, which signified marital commitment, was performed by priests of The Art of Living. Vasfi Sinal and Rozhin Asadi, both lawyers from Iran were among the couples who entered wedlock at the ashram. Sinal said: “It’s an electrifying atmosphere here, so much energy and everyone is so happy here. How could we pick any other place for this special event of our life?” 

While Jorge Francisco Casarotto and Carmen Rosario Santiago from Argentina, who were married for over two decades, decided to renew their vows according to Vedic traditions, there were couples who have been together for over a decade and have now decided to get married in Vedic style. These couples will be part of the international delegation for the World Culture Festival (WCF), which will be held in New Delhi from March 11. The festival is expected to witness around 3.5 million people from 155 countries.