Chhattisgarh couple ditches 'saath pheras', takes oath of Indian Constitution instead

Talking about the hefty expenditures related to marriages in general, the groom said, 'This type of marriage saves on extravagant expenses.'

Talking about marriages in India, the very first thing that strikes our minds is the huge wedding expenditure that comes in handy along with the several traditional customs and rituals that are followed in almost every community.

However, in a recent incident, a Chhattisgarh couple tied the knot in an unconventional way, wherein instead of following the traditional customs like ‘Sath pheras’, the couple decided to get married by taking an oath of the Indian Constitution, Times Of India reported.

Although an exception from what a regular marriage would look like, the bride Pratima Lahre, and the groom Eman Lahre, choose not to participate in the traditional marriage customs and traditions as per their community, including the ‘sindoor’ ceremony and wearing the ‘mangalsurta’.

The couple instead took an oath of the Constitution of India, and promised to support each other for the rest of their lives, in front of a portrait of B R Ambedkar, which symbolised their belief in equality and social justice, the publication stated.

Talking about the hefty expenditures related to marriages in general, Eman Lahre, the groom said, “This type of marriage saves on extravagant expenses.”

“We decided to tie the knot with our families’ consent, avoiding unnecessary expenditure,” he added.

The publication further stated that this incident has sparked many discussions, wherein people praise the initiative and call it a ‘ meaningful approach to marriage’, and that it also serves as an inspiration for others.

The couple’s parents as well as the community members participated wholeheartedly in the wedding ceremony and extended their blessings to the newlyweds.

The bride and the groom decided to tie the knot on December 18 in Chhattisgarh’s Kapu village. The date of the event also coincided with the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas, who is said to be the founder of Satnam dharma.