A Mass Wedding Ceremony for Differently-Abled and Economically Weaker Couples was held at Seva Mahatirth, Liyon Ka Guda campus in Udaipur, in a powerful celebration of compassion, dignity, and social inclusion.

The two-day ceremony organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan witnessed 51 couples from different parts of the country solemnize their marriages amid vedic chants and sacred rituals, marking the beginning of a hopeful new chapter in their lives. The ceremony was graced by chief guests Darshana Mehta, Yash Mehta, and Om Prakash Soni, along with the institution’s founder Kailash ‘Manav’ Agarwal, Kamla Devi, Vandana Agarwal, Palak Agarwal, and numerous donors, social workers, and distinguished guests.

Held with the objective of empowering persons with disabilities and promoting social harmony, the ceremony brought together couples who have faced significant challenges but chose to embrace the future with courage and companionship. With the sacred fire as witness and priests reciting traditional mantras, the couples took the seven sacred vows, symbolizing lifelong commitment, trust, and partnership.

Meaningful lives together

Many of the newlyweds are individuals living with different forms of disabilities, some with mobility impairments, others visually impaired, and some with limb disabilities. Despite these challenges, they demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to build meaningful lives together. Several of these beneficiaries had earlier received free corrective surgeries, artificial limbs, calipers, enabling them to regain mobility, confidence, and independence.

Of the 51 couples, 25 include persons with disabilities, while 26 belong to economically weaker sections of society. Among them is Vijay Gamar from Banaskantha district in Gujarat, who married Manju from Chikhla Guda in Udaipur, who has a disability in her legs. Vijay shared that while Manju may be physically challenged, he believes she will bring immense joy, strength, and hope into his life.

Addressing the gathering, Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, said that when society unites with empathy and a spirit of service, building a more inclusive and compassionate nation becomes possible.

The wedding festivities began with the ceremonial welcome of the couples amid traditional music and auspicious chants. The ceremony formally commenced with the Toran ritual, followed by the exchange of garlands. Priests then conducted the wedding rituals at 51 sacred altars, where the couples took the seven vows, pledging lifelong companionship and support.

The celebration also featured vibrant cultural performances depicting the divine weddings of Shiva–Parvati and Krishna–Rukmini. This was followed by the symbolic doli farewell of the brides, an emotional moment where families and guests witnessed tears of joy and heartfelt blessings as the brides embarked on their new lives.