Jaisalmer:
A 30 -year -old groom who was gifted a gift of Rs 5,51,000 as a dowry among the wedding rituals, returned the money to the bride’s family soon after the ceremony, comprehensive praise between relatives and villagers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Earned.
Aspirant of Civil Services, Paramveer Rathor married Nikita Bhati on 14 February in a small village named Karalia. As Shri Rathor arrived on the back of the horse for marriage, amidst the beating of dust and ceremonies, a grand welcome of the bride was given. Family.
The “Tilak” ceremony began soon, and the groom was bathed with gifts by his in -laws. A plate was decorated with a red cloth and was filled with cash of Rs 5,51,000, however, attracted everyone’s attention.
“When they tried to give me money, I am sad to see that such (dowry) practices are present in the society. I could not immediately reject it, so I had to move forward with rituals. Talked and other family members and said that we should return the money, “he told NDTV.
Paramveer Rathor is a civil services aspirant.
“I am a civil services aspirant and I have studied a lot, so I thought if educated people do not change, we will set up an example. My parents agreed and supported me .
It is up to educated people to try to bring and bring change in society. “It will not happen suddenly, but we have to start somewhere,” he said.
Nikita Bhati is a postgraduate student.
Mr. Rathor’s father, Ishwar Singh, who is a farmer, resonated similar feelings. “Today, women are representing the country in every field. That’s why we were unable to accept cash. I accepted only one coconut and one rupee coin. As part of rituals. We returned all the money. Of dowry, “he said.
After the wedding ceremony, Mr. Rathor returned to his village in Pali with his wife. A postgraduate student, a postgraduate student, then appeared for her exam.
Back to Karalia, the woman’s family and villagers are touched by the gesture of Mr. Rathore.
“The procession that came from Pali, has set an example. They were offered Rs 5,51,000, but to refuse to accept it, they have sent a message to the society that we have sent a message to stop such feudal practices Should, “Bhavani Singh Bhati, a relative, the bride said.
(With input from Srikanth Vyas)
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