4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Simple wedding showcases village as tourist destination in Karnataka
Hanur (Chamarajanagar dist): At a time when lavish weddings at upscale venues have become the norm, a couple chose a more meaningful path — getting married amidst nature on their farmland at Chinchalli, near Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajanagar district, about 7 km from Hanur.D Rashmi, a law student from London, tied the knot with K Kuber from Bengaluru in a serene village setting, surrounded by lush greenery and 300 close wedding stood out not only for its location but also for its authentic decorations and traditional to DH, the bride's father, Dayanand, an amateur photographer and nature enthusiast, said he had travelled extensively and was inspired to host his daughter's wedding in a natural setting.."The wedding celebrations lasted four days. Each event had a unique theme — the Haldi ceremony had plantain leaves as a backdrop, and Mehendi featured Mandara leaves. For the reception, we used Origami and Warli art, and for the wedding, the venue was decorated with coconut and palm fronds,' he 45-acre farm, known as Shuddha Farms, includes horticultural crops, a rainwater lake, bamboo and solar parks, six farm ponds, and a small forest with around 150 endangered plant wedding was held under jackfruit and mango trees, with vintage bikes, scooters, cars, and bronze utensils on menu featured traditional village delicacies, like yelaneer payasa and navane payasa. Instead of tambula, guests were gifted said preparations had been underway for two years, with all vegetables and flowers grown on the is free for simple weddings"Anyone is welcome to visit the farm to learn about sustainable agriculture, and I am happy to offer the space free of cost for simple weddings, especially for farmers and their families,' he was excited to show his farming methods, dairy farming, fisheries, apiculture, sericulture and mini forest to the guests. .'I'm happy to have been married in my village, surrounded by natural decorations and heartfelt warmth,' bride Rashmi said.
