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Time of India
5 hours ago
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- Time of India
Meet Rajasthan's oldest newlyweds: 90 and 95-year-olds get married after 70 years of live-in relationship
After spending nearly seven decades together in a live-in partnership, an elderly couple from Rajasthan recently formalized their bond through marriage, drawing love and support from their extended family. The heartwarming ceremony took place in a remote tribal hamlet in Dungarpur district, where family members—spanning generations—gathered to bless and rejoice in the union. Images and clips capturing this extraordinary event quickly gained traction online, spreading warmth across social media platforms. The couple, Rama Bhai Kharari, aged 95, and Jeewali Devi, aged 90, hail from Galandar village in Dungarpur. Over the years, they raised eight children and welcomed numerous grandchildren, all without having entered into a formal marital arrangement. On June 4, after nearly seventy years of living together, the two finally chose to marry with the full approval and enthusiasm of their entire family. The circulating pictures portray the elderly pair adorned in traditional ceremonial garments specific to their community's customs. Smiles from neighbors and family members lit up the frames as people enthusiastically took photographs and joined in the celebration. Accompanying videos displayed an atmosphere filled with joy—guests danced energetically to festive music while chants and cheers elevated the mood, making the moment unforgettable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mouth Wrinkles Are No Match For This Little-Known Drugstore Wrinkle Cream Lift & Firm Undo This couple had been united under the Nata custom, a culturally unique tradition prevalent in Rajasthan's tribal societies. This practice allows individuals to live together and start families without undergoing a formal marriage. Though children from such partnerships legally inherit their father's assets, women in these relationships often face restrictions in social and religious spheres. For instance, they might be excluded from participating in their children's weddings, pre-wedding rituals such as the haldi ceremony, or greeting the groom during nuptials. As the elderly pair expressed their desire to finally be wed, the entire family collectively supported their wish. Village elders were consulted, and a pre-wedding haldi ritual was held on June 1. The wedding followed on June 4, attracting attendance from nearly every household in the village. The celebration included a vibrant bandoli, the couple's traditional wedding procession. This featured loud DJ music, rhythmic dancing, and the spirited involvement of both villagers and family members. Once the couple completed the seven sacred rounds around the fire, a grand community feast was organized in their honor. The entire event stood as a testament to love's endurance, the strength of cultural roots, and a community's wholehearted embrace of tradition, compassion, and unity—proving that it is never too late to celebrate love formally.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajasthan couple ties knot after 70-year live-in relationship at 95 and 90: Report
A Rajasthan couple who had been in a live-in relationship for nearly 70 years recently got married, with their children and grandchildren attending the ceremony in full support. Photos and videos of the wedding, held in a tribal village in Dungarpur district, have gone viral on social media. According to an NDTV report, Rama Bhai Kharari (95) and Jeewali Devi (90) from Galandar village in Dungarpur have eight children and several grandchildren, despite never having been formally married on June 4. After seven decades together, the couple decided to finally tie the knot, backed wholeheartedly by their family. In the viral images, the elderly couple is seen dressed in traditional wedding attire as per their customs, with well-wishers clicking photos and celebrating the moment. The videos showed a lively celebration, with music playing in the background as attendees danced and cheered for the couple, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the occasion. The report said the couple had been living together under the Nata tradition, a distinctive custom of Rajasthan's tribal regions. Under this practice, a tribal man or woman can choose to live with a partner without formal marriage. Children born from such unions are entitled to inherit the father's property. However, the non-married status imposes certain social limitations. Women in such relationships are typically excluded from participating in ceremonies like their children's weddings, the haldi ceremony, or welcoming the groom. 'They showed interest in getting married, and the entire family took the decision to go ahead with it. The village elders were also consulted, and the haldi ceremony took place on June 1. The wedding ceremony was conducted on June 4 with the entire village coming to celebrate it,' said Kanti Lal Kharari, the couple's son, to NDTV. The couple's traditional pre-wedding procession, known as bandoli, featured DJ music, dancing, and the active participation of villagers and the couple's children. After taking the saat phere (seven sacred rounds), a communal feast was held in honour of the newlyweds. 'The entire village was present in Bandoli. With music and festivities, we got the ritual completed,' said Lal.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rajasthan Couple, 95 And 90, Marry After 70-Year Live-In Relationship
A nonagenarian couple in Rajasthan has gained popularity on social media for getting married after being in a live-in relationship for 70 years. Rama Bhai Kharari (95) and Jeewali Devi (90) of Galandar, a tribal village in the Dungarpur district, have eight children and several grandchildren despite not being married. However, after a seven-decade courtship, the couple recently decided to tie the knot, with their children showing full support for the move. "They showed interest in getting married, and the entire family took the decision to go ahead with it. The village elders were also consulted, and the haldi ceremony took place on June 1. The wedding ceremony was conducted on June 4 with the entire village coming to celebrate it," Kanti Lal Kharari, the couple's son, told NDTV. "They are happy and we are also happy," Mr Kharari added. The couple's traditional pre-wedding procession, also called bandoli, was marked by DJ music, dancing with villagers, and the couple's children joining in. Following the traditional saat phere (seven rounds around the sacred fire), a communal feast was held in honour of the newlyweds. "The entire village was present in bandoli. With music and festivities, we got the ritual completed," said Mr Lal. Notably, the couple had been together under the Nata tradition, which is a unique feature of the tribal regions in Rajasthan. Under the custom, any tribal man or woman can live with another person of their choice without marriage. The child born from such a relationship has the right to all types of property of the man. However, owing to the non-married status, there are some restrictions, especially in social events. The women are not allowed to participate in functions like the marriage of their children, the haldi ceremony, welcoming the groom, among others.
