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6 days ago
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'Abuses Don't Bother Us': Himachal Brothers Who Married Same Bride Finally End Silence
Last Updated: Pradeep Negi said he has done nothing wrong and chose this marriage to uphold cultural values, with the aim of staying together and maintaining mutual love Two brothers from Shillai village in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district have made headlines after marrying the same woman, an unusual union that has drawn widespread media attention across India and abroad. After weeks of silence, the brothers have now spoken out to share their side of the story. The practice, known as Jodidar Pratha, involves multiple brothers marrying the same woman. Pradeep Negi, one of the newly-wed grooms, explained that this tradition has been prevalent for centuries and will continue in the future. He emphasised that Jodidar Pratha is not exclusive to their area but also exists in Jaunsar-Bawar, Uttarakhand. He mentioned that in many such marriages, both grooms exchange garlands. Pradeep's brother, Kapil Negi, clarified that unlike forced marriages in some states, their marriage was consensual. Both brothers and their bride are in agreement with this arrangement, and their family fully supports the union. Despite facing criticism on social media, Pradeep remains undeterred and committed to promoting their cultural customs. 'Some people are abusing us on social media, but it doesn't matter to me," Pradeep said. 'I will continue to promote our culture and customs. People who know nothing about our traditions are also trying to give their opinion. This marriage happened with the consent of all of us, and both our family and society are happy," he added. Pradeep said he has not done anything wrong and chose this marriage to uphold his cultural values. 'The purpose of this marriage is simply to stay together and maintain mutual love. We request people not to make negative remarks, we have our own lives, and we are happy in them," he said. The marriage, conducted with the consent of both families and the local society, took place between July 12 to 14. The Negi brothers, from Shillai village's Thindo family, married Sunita from Kunhat village, adhering to full rituals. Pradeep works in the Jal Shakti Department, while Kapil is employed as a chef abroad. The tradition of multiple brothers marrying one woman in the Hati community aims to prevent the division of property and land within the family. Historically, up to five brothers could marry the same woman, although this practice has diminished over time. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Himachal rains: 453 roads blocked across state, total loss touches Rs 1,700 crore
CHANDIGARH: Heavy downpour since Monday evening triggered widespread landslides and flooding across Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, blocking the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway and several other roads and disrupting day to day life. A total of 453 roads including four national highways closed across the state. Till now, 192 persons have lost their lives in landslides, cloudbursts, flashfloods and 301 are injured. The total loss caused by flashfloods and torrential rain in the state has touched Rs 1,753.63 crore. As per the state emergency operation centre, as on Tuesday morning, 449 roads and four national highways were blocked across the state. Of these, 318 roads and three national highways are in Mandi district, 67 roads and one national highways in Kullu district, 23 roads in Kangra district, 22 roads in Sirmour district, ten roads in Una district, four each in Bilaspur and Chamba districts and one in Shimla. Additionally, 753 electricity transformers have been damaged and 276 water supply schemes disrupted. The Public Works Department suffered a loss of Rs 880 crore, followed by the Jal Shakti Department at Rs 618 crore, horticulture sector Rs 27.43 crore and the agriculture sector Rs 11.45 crore.
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21-07-2025
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2 Himachal brothers marry same woman: What is polyandry? Is it legal?
Two brothers in Himachal Pradesh, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, have tied the knot with Sunita Chauhan in a ceremony attended by hundreds of relatives and villagers. The men, belonging to the Hatti tribe, carried the centuries-old tradition of polyandry in the Shillai village of the Sirmaur district. The trio say the union is consensual. But is the practice legal in India? read more A woman in Himachal Pradesh has married two brothers of the Hatti tribe. Sunita Chauhan has tied the knot with Pradeep and Kapil Negi of the Shillai village in the Sirmaur district. Celebrating the centuries-old tradition of polyandry, the two brothers and the woman publicly held the nuptials. The trio say they have willingly entered the alliance. Let's take a closer look. What is polyandry? Polyandry refers to the practice of having more than one husband at a time. The custom, known as 'Jodidara' in Himachal Pradesh, is followed by the Hattis and some other communities in the lower Himalayas. The practice is also called 'Draupadi Pratha' after the Mahabharat's Draupadi, who married five brothers – the Pandavas. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Besides villages in the Trans Giri area, the tradition is prevalent in Jaunsar Babar, a tribal area of Uttarakhand and Kinnaur, a tribal district in HP. Two brothers marry same woman in Himachal The wedding of two brothers with the same woman in Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district has caught national attention. While it is not an unusual affair for the locals, the custom of polyandry among the Hatti tribe has surprised many across the country. Grooms Pradeep Negi and Kapil Negi of Shillai village married their bride, Sunita Chauhan, a woman from the nearby Kunhat village, in a ceremony that kicked off on July 12 and lasted for three days in the Trans-Giri area, as per a PTI report. Videos from the ceremony, being celebrated with local folk songs and dances, have gone viral on social media. Hundreds of villagers and relatives from nearby regions were part of the celebrations. Pradeep works for the Jal Shakti Department, while his younger brother, Kapil, is employed abroad in the hospitality sector. 'This was our joint decision, it's a matter of trust, care and shared responsibility. We followed our tradition openly because we're proud of our roots,' Pradeep told The Tribune. VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village, with hundreds of people witnessing the marriage solemnised under the anachronistic tradition of polyandry. The ceremony began on July 12 and lasted for three days in the… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 21, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We've always believed in transparency. I may live abroad, but through this marriage, we're ensuring support, stability and love for our wife as a united family,' Kapil said. Sunita said she was aware of the tradition and decided to marry the brothers without any pressure. 'This was my choice. I was never pressured. I know this tradition, and I chose it willingly. We have made this commitment together, and I believe in the bond we have formed,' she was quoted as saying by the newspaper. How common is polyandry in Himachal? The Hatti community, present in the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border, has been practising polyandry for centuries. It was declared a Scheduled Tribe three years ago. Almost three lakh people belonging to the Hatti community live in about 450 villages in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district. Five cases of polyandry have been reported in Badhana village in Trans-Giri over the past six years, reported PTI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Experts say the tradition of polyandry started as a bid to avoid the division of ancestral land, to ensure no woman remained widowed and to maintain unity in families. Sometimes, women are 'expected' to take the brother of the man they married as their husband due to a lack of resources. A woman in Jamna village of Sirmaur was told by her husband to tie the knot with his brother when he grew of age. The woman told India Today she used to pack her brother-in-law's lunch when he was in school. She said there was abject poverty when she first came to her marital home 25 years ago. 'There was just one woollen sweater and one pair of slippers. So, my mother-in-law and I shared them. When a sweater and a pair of slippers were being shared, I obviously had to be shared,' the woman, now in her 40s, said. ALSO READ: What is solo polyamory? How is it different from traditional polyamory? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Are such marriages legal? Indian law does not permit polyandry. However, it allows for the protection of the customs and traditions of its many tribes. The Hatti community is governed by the Hindu Marriage Act. As per NDTV, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has protected the custom of polyandry among the tribe under 'Jodidar Law'. Children born out of these 'joint-marriages' are adopted under Wajib-ul-Arz, a record of customs and traditions within a village, which gives sanctity to"Jodidaran Prata". 'The name of the father gets into panchayat records through Wajib-ul-Arz, and that works for all official purposes,' Kundan Singh Shastri, general secretary of the Central Hatti Committee, told India Today last year. With inputs from agencies
News18
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
In Rare Open Celebration Of Polyandry, 2 Himachal Brothers Marry Same Woman: 'Proud Of Tradition'
Hatti Polyandry tradition in Himachal Pradesh gains attention as Pradeep and Kapil Negi marry Sunita Chauhan, celebrating cultural legacy openly. India is known for its rich and diverse wedding rituals. These traditions vary by region, religion and community, but often involve elaborate ceremonies, vibrant colors, music, dance and symbolic rituals. Recently, an age-old Hatti Polyandry tradition of Himachal Pradesh caught the attention of viewers, where two brothers got married to a single woman. According to The Tribune, Pradeep Negi and Kapil Negi of Shillai village in Sirmaur district got married to Sunita Chauhan, a woman from the nearby Kunhat village, in a ceremony steeped in the cultural legacy of the Hatti community, breaking the silence on a practice long kept behind closed doors. The event, which was held with complete mutual consent and community participation, was a rare open celebration of polyandry—an age-old ritual in which brothers share a wife. Know More About the Tradition: Polyandry, also known as Jodidaran or Draupadi Pratha, is a traditional practice among the Hatti community of Himachal Pradesh in which multiple brothers share a single wife. This custom, which is common in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district and other parts of Uttarakhand, stems from a desire to preserve family unity and prevent the partition of ancestral land and ensuring that no woman remains widowed. While still practiced, its prevalence is declining due to cultural changes and the impact of modern conventions. Pradeep, the eldest brother, works for the Jal Shakti Department, while Kapil is employed in the hospitality industry abroad. Despite living worlds away, the brothers united in spirit and determination to take the holy vows with Sunita, participating equally in all wedding rituals. Speaking about their unusual marriage, Pradeep said, 'This was a mutual decision," adding that it is about trust, caring and shared responsibility. 'We followed our custom openly because we are proud of our history." Kapil, on the other hand, shared, 'We have always believed in transparency. I may reside overseas, but this marriage ensures support, security and affection for our wife as a united family." Lastly, the bride said, 'This was my choice. I was never pressured. I am aware of this tradition, and I selected it willingly. We made this pledge together, and I have faith in the bond we have built." The Marriage: Spanning three days, the wedding rituals saw several villagers and relatives from nearby locations coming to see this rare yet culturally significant union. Guests were treated to traditional Trans-Giri food, which included specific local delicacies often made for weddings in the region. The atmosphere was happy, with people dancing enthusiastically to Pahari traditional songs, singing and bestowing heartfelt blessings on the bride and both grooms for a happy marriage. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 09:54 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
In Rare Open Celebration Of Polyandry, 2 Himachal Brothers Marry Same Woman: ‘Proud Of Tradition'
Hatti Polyandry tradition in Himachal Pradesh gains attention as Pradeep and Kapil Negi marry Sunita Chauhan, celebrating cultural legacy openly. India is known for its rich and diverse wedding rituals. These traditions vary by region, religion and community, but often involve elaborate ceremonies, vibrant colors, music, dance and symbolic rituals. Recently, an age-old Hatti Polyandry tradition of Himachal Pradesh caught the attention of viewers, where two brothers got married to a single woman. According to The Tribune, Pradeep Negi and Kapil Negi of Shillai village in Sirmaur district got married to Sunita Chauhan, a woman from the nearby Kunhat village, in a ceremony steeped in the cultural legacy of the Hatti community, breaking the silence on a practice long kept behind closed doors. The event, which was held with complete mutual consent and community participation, was a rare open celebration of polyandry—an age-old ritual in which brothers share a wife. Know More About the Tradition: Polyandry, also known as Jodidaran or Draupadi Pratha, is a traditional practice among the Hatti community of Himachal Pradesh in which multiple brothers share a single wife. This custom, which is common in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district and other parts of Uttarakhand, stems from a desire to preserve family unity and prevent the partition of ancestral land and ensuring that no woman remains widowed. While still practiced, its prevalence is declining due to cultural changes and the impact of modern conventions. Pradeep, the eldest brother, works for the Jal Shakti Department, while Kapil is employed in the hospitality industry abroad. Despite living worlds away, the brothers united in spirit and determination to take the holy vows with Sunita, participating equally in all wedding rituals. Speaking about their unusual marriage, Pradeep said, 'This was a mutual decision," adding that it is about trust, caring and shared responsibility. 'We followed our custom openly because we are proud of our history." Kapil, on the other hand, shared, 'We have always believed in transparency. I may reside overseas, but this marriage ensures support, security and affection for our wife as a united family." Lastly, the bride said, 'This was my choice. I was never pressured. I am aware of this tradition, and I selected it willingly. We made this pledge together, and I have faith in the bond we have built." The Marriage: Spanning three days, the wedding rituals saw several villagers and relatives from nearby locations coming to see this rare yet culturally significant union. Guests were treated to traditional Trans-Giri food, which included specific local delicacies often made for weddings in the region. The atmosphere was happy, with people dancing enthusiastically to Pahari traditional songs, singing and bestowing heartfelt blessings on the bride and both grooms for a happy marriage. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 09:54 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
