Couple celebrates dream wedding after 63 years
Ahmedabad Mirror|December 22, 2024
Their original wedding, decades ago, had to be held secretly due to family opposition; grandchildren and great-grandchildren fly in from the USA, nephew does Kanyadaan
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Couple celebrates dream wedding after 63 years

When Mrudula, 86, held 89-year-old Harshad's hand to take the first of seven Saptapadi, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream. Donning an expensive saree in a lavishly decorated chori adorned with gharchola cushions, and surrounded by her family including her great-grandchildren, Mrudula finally had the wedding she'd always longed for - 63 years after her marriage!

Back in 1961, Mrudula and Harshad's union was a secret affair. With only four close friends present, they opted for an Arya Samaj wedding after Mrudula's Brahmin family opposed her marrying into a Jain family. But on Saturday, their love and joy were palpable as they held hands, surrounded by the family that had once kept their distance, fearing societal repercussions.

This story is from the December 22, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror.

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